Product ID:2451 POTASSIUM PERSULFATE POWDER PILLOWS
MSDS Date:04/17/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F003838
MSDS Number: BBNWS

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

CAS: 7727-21-1

RTECS: SE0400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: CORROSIVE &
ALLERGIC REACTION. INHALATION: CORROSIVE & ALLERGIC REACTION TO
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: BURNS, ALLERGIC REACTIONS. EYES: BURNS.
INHALATION: BURNS & ALLERGIC REACTION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITY TO
POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION:
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. G IVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES IN
FIRE. DECOMPOSES IN AIR AT <100C.

Spill Release Procedures:IN SMALL BATCHES, DILUTE W/EXCESS WATER IF
BROKEN. NEUTRALIZE TO A PH BETWEEN 6 & 9 W/SODA ASH. FLUSH TO DRAIN
W/EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. DON'T BREATHE DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM
OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL.

Ventilation:FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:<100C
Spec Gravity:2.477
pH:4.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCERS, OXIDIZABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, EXCESS MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. UN1492.

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