ammonium persulfate
peroxydisulfuric acid (((HO)S(O)2)2O2) ammonium salt (1:2)
Identification
| Name | ammonium persulfate |
| IUPAC | diazanium sulfonatooxy sulfate |
| CAS Number | 7727-54-0 |
| EINECS | 231-786-5 |
| FDA UNII | 22QF6L357F |
| Molecular Formula | H8 N2 O8 S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.20136000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003390 |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7727-54-0 ; AMMONIUM PERSULFATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.98200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | bleaching agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 689 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | food starch-modified |
| Recommendation for ammonium persulfate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ammonium persulfate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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