Material Safety Data Sheet

Sodium Persulfate

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name Sodium Persulfate

Synonyms Sodium Peroxydisulfate; Disodium Peroxydisulfate; Peroxydisulfuric acid, disodium salt;

Peroxydisulfuric acid, sodium salt
Formula Na2O8S2 and Na 2 S 2 O 8

Recommended use: Polymerization initiator; Etchant and cleaner for printed circuit boards; Hair bleaching formulations;
Secondary oil recovery; Oxidizing agent for a variety of organic reactions
Restrictions on use: No uses to be advised against were identified

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview

White, odorless crystals

Oxidizer
Decomposes in storage under conditions of moisture and/or excessive heat causing release of sulfur oxides and oxygen that
supports combustion (See Section 10)

Potential health effects

Acute Toxicity
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause irritation.
Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Sodium Persulfate 7775-27-1 > 99

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice Remove from exposure, lie down. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
intermittently. Consult a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and
shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Call a physician immediately.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth.
Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point Not flammable

Suitable extinguishing media Water. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not use carbon dioxide or other gas filled fire extinguishers; they will have little effect on
decomposing persulfate.

Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Not applicable
Sensitivity to Static Discharge Not applicable

Specific hazards arising from the Decomposes under fire conditions to release oxygen that intensifies the fire.
chemical

Protective equipment and precautions As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved
for firefighters or equivalent) and full protective gear.

NFPA Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Stability 1 Special Hazards OX

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Keep off any unprotected persons. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Avoid breathing dust.
Wear personal protective equipment.

Methods for containment Vacuum, shovel or pump waste into a drum and label contents for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
Store in closed container.

Methods for cleaning up Clean up spill area and treat as special waste. Dispose of waste as indicated in Section 13.

Other Never add other substances or combustible waste to product residues.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Avoid dust formation. Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust
ventilation at machinery. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before re-use. Reference to other sections.

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. Do not
store near combustible materials. Avoid contamination of opened product. Keep away from food,
drink and animal feedingstuffs. Avoid formation and deposition of dust.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure guidelines .

Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH Mexico

Sodium Persulfate TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
7775-27-1
Chemical Name British Columbia Quebec Ontario TWAEV Alberta
Sodium Persulfate TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
7775-27-1

Occupational exposure controls

Engineering measures Local exhaust ventilation w >90% efficiency.

Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory
protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high
airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with
current local regulations.

Eye/face protection Eye protection recommended. Chemical goggles consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.

Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Protective shoes or boots.

Hand protection Protective gloves: Neoprene gloves, Polyvinylchloride, Natural Rubber.

Hygiene measures Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Wash hands before breaks and after shifts. Keep work clothes separate, remove
contaminated clothing - launder after open handling of product.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Crystalline solid

Color white
Physical state solid
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold Not applicable
pH 6.0 (1% solution)
Melting Point/Range Decomposes on heating. 180 °C
Freezing point Not applicable
Boiling Point/Range Decomposes
Flash Point Not flammable
Evaporation rate Not applicable
Oxidizing properties Oxidizer
Explosive properties Not explosive
Vapor pressure 6.07E-30 mm Hg at 25ºC
Vapor density No information available

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Specific Gravity 1.68

Molecular Weight 238.1
Water solubility 730 g/L @ 25 °C
Percent volatile No information available
Partition coefficient No information available. (inorganic)
Viscosity No information available (Solid)

Decomposition Temperature > 100 °C (assume)

Autoignition Temperature No evidence of combustion up to 600°C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable.

Conditions to avoid Heat, (decomposes at 275 °C), Moisture.

Materials to avoid Acids, Bases, Halides, Oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents, Combustible materials.

Hazardous decomposition products None known .

Hazardous polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous reactions Use of persulfates in chemical reactions requires appropriate precautions and design considerations
for pressure and thermal relief.

Decomposing persulfates will evolve large volumes of gas and/or vapor, can accelerate exponentially
with heat generation, and create significant and hazardous pressures if contained and not properly
controlled or mitigated.

Use with alcohols in the presence of water has been demonstrated to generate conditions that require
rigorous adherence to process safety methods and standards to prevent escalation to an uncontrolled
reaction.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects
Eye irritation Irritating to eyes. Has been shown to exhibit eye irritation properties in human case reports following
occupational exposure and consumer use. Slight irritation (rabbit).
Skin irritation Irritating to skin. Persulfates in general, specifically diammonium persulfate and dipotassium
persulfate, exhibited skin irritation properties in human case reports, following occupational
exposure and consumer use. Slight irritation (rabbit).

LD50 Oral 1200 mg/kg (Rat) Sodium Persulfate

LD50 Dermal > 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit) Sodium Persulfate
LC50 Inhalation = > 5.1 mg/L (4-hr) (Rat) Sodium Persulfate

Sensitization Sensitizing to skin and respiratory system. Positive in a local lymph node assay.

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogenicity Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments.

Mutagenicity In vivo tests did not show mutagenic effects. In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects.

Target Organ Effects Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity

Sodium Persulfate (7775-27-1)

Active Ingredient(s) Duration Species Value Units
Sodium Persulfate 96 h LC50 Rainbow trout 163 mg/L
Sodium Persulfate 48 h LC50 Daphnia magna 133 mg/L
Sodium Persulfate 96 h LC50 Grass shrimp 519 mg/L
Sodium Persulfate 72 h EC50 Algae S. capricornutum 116 mg/L

Persistence and degradability Biodegradability does not pertain to inorganic substances.

Bioaccumulation Does not bioaccumulate.

Mobility Dissociates into ions.

Other adverse effects None known

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR 261). It
must undergo special treatment, e.g. at suitable disposal site, to comply with local regulations.

RCRA D Waste Code D001 (ignitable).

Contaminated packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III

TDG
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III
MEX
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III

ICAO/IATA
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III

IMDG/IMO
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III

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ADR/RID
UN/ID No UN 1505
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III
Description Oxidizer
ADN
Proper shipping name SODIUM PERSULFATE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing group III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
TSCA Inventory (United States of America) Complies
DSL (Canada) Complies
NDSL (Canada) Complies
EINECS/ELINCS (Europe) Complies
ENCS (Japan) Complies
IECSC (China) Complies
KECL (Korea) Complies
PICCS (Philippines) Complies
AICS (Australia) Complies
NZIoC (New Zealand) Complies

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals
which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Acute Health Hazard yes
Chronic Health Hazard no
Fire Hazard yes
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard no
Reactive Hazard no

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40
CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material.

Slight risk, Grade 1

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Stability 1 Special precautions J

NFPA/HMIS Ratings Legend

Severe = 4; Serious = 3; Moderate = 2; Slight = 1; Minimal = 0 Protection=J (Safety goggles, gloves, apron, combination dust and
vapor respirator)

Product Certifications

Revision Date: 2014-04-15

Reason for revision: Initial Release.

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