Ammonium persulfate
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Description
White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a Bleaching agent, for processing black and white photographs, and for etching printed circuit boards.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ammonium peroxydisulfate; ammonium persulphate (Br.)
Risks
- Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire.
- Strong oxidizer.
- Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions.
- Hill Brothers: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | (NH4)2S2O8 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7727-54-0 |
| Density | 1.98 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 228.20 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Website: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm