Ammonium persulfate

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

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