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== Authority ==
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==


* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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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.)

Chemical structure

Ammonium persulfate.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in water.

Composition (NH4)2S2O8
CAS 7727-54-0
Density 1.98
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 228.20

Hazards and Safety

Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire. Strong oxidizer. Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions.

Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • 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 address 1 Comment: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm