Applications

• An oxidising agent
• As an etching solution for copper and PCB’s.
• For etching Zinc. Pickling copper.
• As a bleaching agent
• It has many other lab uses

General

What is Ammonium Persulphate? Sometimes shortened to APS, it is a white, crystalline, inorganic compound with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂S₂O₈. It is a powerful oxidising agent widely used in industrial and laboratory applications, including polymerisation, etching, and cleaning processes.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Ammonium Persulphate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from our Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Polymerisation
Acts as an initiator in the polymerisation of monomers such as acrylates, methacrylates, and styrene, enabling the production of various synthetic polymers.

Etching and Cleaning
Commonly used in the electronics industry for etching printed circuit boards and in industrial cleaning to remove tough residues and contaminants.

Analytical Chemistry
Utilised as a reagent in laboratory settings for redox titrations and as a source of free radicals in chemical synthesis.

Textile and Paper Industry
Employed in the textile and paper industries as a bleaching agent and to modify starch, improving its application in coatings and finishes.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >98%
• Molecular Formula: H8N2O8S2
• Molecular Weight: 228.19
• Melting Point: 120° dec
• Refractive Index: 1.50

Hazards

Hazard Class: 5.1

Hazard Phrases: May intensify fire; oxidiser. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Keep/Store away from clothing/ Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.