Ammonium Peroxydisulfate MSDS
Ammonium Peroxydisulfate MSDS
Ammonium Peroxydisulfate MSDS
1. Identification
Product Name Ammonium Peroxydisulfate
Company
Fisher Scientific Company
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer
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Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Inhalation
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Ammonium persulfate 7727-54-0 >95
4. First-aid measures
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General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. SPEEDY ACTION IS
CRITICAL, GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
and gloves, including the inside, before re-use.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Consult a physician if necessary.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Clean
mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause
effects allergic skin reaction. . Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling,
trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain,
muscle pain or flushing
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 1 2 OX
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Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust
formation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological
Information. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Prevent further
leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Keep
Up combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc) away from spilled material. Soak up with inert
absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Sweep up and shovel
into suitable containers for disposal.
Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store near
combustible materials. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep
in properly labeled containers. Incompatible Materials. Reducing Agent. Metals.
Peroxides. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong reducing agents. Combustible material. .
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Ammonium persulfate TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
Legend
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Provide regular cleaning of equipment, work area
and clothing.
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Stability Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation. Combustible material. Excess heat. Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible products.
Incompatible Materials Reducing Agent, Metals, Peroxides, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents,
Combustible material,
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulfur oxides, Ammonia, Oxygen
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Ammonium persulfate LD50 = 495 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 2000 mg/kg LC50 > 2.95 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
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Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling
delayed of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
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Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Ammonium persulfate 7727-54-0 X - 231-786-5 X X X X X KE-09815
SARA 313
Component CAS No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Ammonium persulfate 7727-54-0 >95 1.0
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
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Component REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XIV - REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XVII - REACH Regulation (EC
Substances Subject to Restrictions on Certain Dangerous 1907/2006) article 59 - Candidate
Authorization Substances List of Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Ammonium persulfate - Use restricted. See item 75. -
(see link for restriction details)
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Ammonium persulfate 7727-54-0 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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