Sodium Persulfate

Other Classes -> Inorganic Oxidizing Agents

Reactive agents - 1st degree

Cosmetic ingredients (Sodium Persulfate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Oxidising

1.1 g/cm³

2.4 @25 °C

Sodium persulfate appears as a white crystalline solid. Very irritating to skin and eyes. May be toxic by skin absorption. Used as a bleaching agent.

Dry Powder; Large Crystals; Liquid; Other Solid

White, solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic; [CHEMINFO] White odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]

WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

White crystalline solid.

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.3% (42 of 3253) of reports.

Danger

H272 (94%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]

P210, P220, P233, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 3253 reports by companies from 49 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Danger

Chemical: Peroxydisulfuric acid ([(HO)S(O)2]2O2), sodium salt (1:2)

Peroxydisulfuric acid ([(HO)S(O)2]2O2), sodium salt (1:2) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Peroxydisulfuric acid ([(HO)S(O)2]2O2), sodium salt (1:2) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 20-12-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14767

Peroxydisulfuric acid, disodium salt: HSNO Approval: HSR001357 Approved with controls

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]:

CAUTION: Ammonium nitrate products may explode if involved in fire or contaminated with hydrocarbons (fuels), organic matter, other contaminants or when hot molten and contained. Treat as an explosive (GUIDE 112).

Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances or reducing agents.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]:

· Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death.

Danger of sensitization of airways and skin; [MAK] Frequent skin rashes are reported in workers exposed to persulfates (S2O8). Rats inhaling 4-20 mg/m3 of ammonium persulfate 23.5 hours/day for 7 days show signs of lung inflammation and loss of body weight. The TLV is proposed to reduce irritation of skin, throat, and respiratory tract. [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization, dermatitis, and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] See Ammonium persulfate and Potassium persulfate.

SODIUM PERSULFATE is a strong oxidizing agent. Reacts with many combustible materials and reducing agents, often vigorously enough to start fires or cause explosions [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p. 855]. Decomposes gradually under ordinary conditions decomposition is promoted by moisture and heat [Merck]. Decomposed by alcohol and silver ions [Merck].

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]:

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.

First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]:

General First Aid:

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then wash away with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]:

Immediate precautionary measure

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that Ammonium, Potassium, and Sodium Persulfate are safe as used as oxidizing agents in hair colorants and hair lighteners designed for brief discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing from the hair and skin. The Panel also concluded that the available data are insufficient for determining the safety of these persulfates in leave-on products and dentifrices.

Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications

Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. Wheezing.

Redness. Pain.

Redness. Pain.

Diarrhoea. Nausea. Sore throat. Vomiting.

CIR ingredient: Sodium Persulfate

Used as a bleaching and oxidizing agent and polymerization catalyst; [Merck Index] Used in battery depolarizers; [Hawley] Used extensively for hair lightening and decolorizing; [eChemPortal: NICNAS]

Battery Manufacturing [Category: Industry]

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Oxidants and Oxidant Stabilizers

Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Cosmetics -> Oxidising

Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing

Peroxydisulfuric acid ([(HO)S(O)2]2O2), sodium salt (1:2): ACTIVE