AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
MSDS Number: A6096 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Ammonium Peroxydisulfate; Peroxydisulfuric Acid,
Diammonium Salt; Diammonium peroxydisulfate
CAS No.: 7727-54-0
Molecular Weight: 228.20
Chemical Formula: (NH4)2S2O8
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
0762, 4030, 5670
Mallinckrodt:
3456, 3460, 7726, V489, V549
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------- ---------
Ammonium Persulfate 7727-54-0 98 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
--------------------------
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. MAY
CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Potential Health Effects
----------------------------------
Inhalation:
May irritate the mucous membranes. May cause lung edema. Symptoms may
include sore throat, shortness of breath, inflammation of nasal passages,
coughing, and wheezing. Any exposure may cause an allergic reaction.
Asthma-like symptoms and life-threatening shock may result.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. May produce abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive. May cause skin burns.
Eye Contact:
May cause severe irritation and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact may cause an allergic reaction with dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the
effects of the substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of
reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Heating
or contact with water releases oxygen which may intensify combustion in an
existing fire.
Explosion:
An explosion hazard when mixed with finely powdered organic matter, metal
powder, or reducing agents.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Do not use
water.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Sealed containers may
rupture when heated.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the
air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent
scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal
and place in a closed container.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances.
Separate from combustibles, organic or other readily oxidizable materials.
Avoid storage on wood floors. Containers of this material may be hazardous
when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all
warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
5 mg/m3 (TWA) as persulfate
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a
half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances
where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
80 g/l00 ml water @ 25C (77F)
Specific Gravity:
1.98 @ 20C/4C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Melting Point:
120C (248F) Decomposes.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Stability decreases in
the presence of moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Decomposed by moisture to form oxygen and ozone. Burning may produce
nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and sulfuric acid.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Reducing agents, organic material, sodium peroxide, water and powdered
metals especially aluminum.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture, combustible materials and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 689 mg/kg
--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
------------------------------------ ----- ----------- -------------
Ammonium Persulfate (7727-54-0) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use
or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
-----------------------
Proper Shipping Name: AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1444
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
-----------------------------
Proper Shipping Name: AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1444
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
-----------------------------
Proper Shipping Name: AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1444
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
----------------------------------------------- ---- --- ----- ---------
Ammonium Persulfate (7727-54-0) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
----------------------------------------------- ----- --- ---- -----
Ammonium Persulfate (7727-54-0) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
----------------------------------------- --- ----- ---- --------------
Ammonium Persulfate (7727-54-0) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
----------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------
Ammonium Persulfate (7727-54-0) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2P
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Other: Oxidizer
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL
IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION.
Label Precautions:
Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe dust.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases get medical
attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
************************************************************************************************
Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good
faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This
document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling
of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals
receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in
determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. MALLINCKRODT BAKER,
INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
************************************************************************************************
Prepared by: Strategic Services Division
Phone Number: (314) 539-1600 (U.S.A.)