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What is Potassium Persulphate? Potassium Persulphate (chemical formula K₂S₂O₈) is an inorganic compound widely used as a strong oxidising agent in various industrial, chemical, and laboratory applications. It is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water.
Consistent Quality: We use only carefully sourced Potassium Persulphate 98%, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in chemical, industrial, and laboratory applications.
Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring safe handling and maintaining the product’s quality during transport.
Frequent Uses
Polymerisation Initiator
Widely used as an initiator in the polymerisation of acrylates, styrenes, and other monomers. It helps start and control polymerisation reactions in the production of plastics and synthetic rubbers.
Electroplating
In electroplating, it is used to clean metal surfaces before plating, ensuring better adhesion of metal coatings and improving the quality of electroplated items.
Minimum Assay: <98%
Molecular Formula: K2S2O8
Molecular Weight: 270.31
Solubility in Water (% weight): 27 g/l @ 20 C - completely soluble
Chloride (Cl): <0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <0.001%
Iron (Fe): <0.0006%
Manganese (Mn): <0.00007%
Packing Group: 3
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.
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