POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

POTASSIUM PERSULFATE is a white, finely crystalline, odorless salt consisting of technically pure potassium peroxodisulfate. It is used as an initiator (source of free radicals) for the polymerisation of monomers and as a strong oxidizing agent in many applications. It has the particular advantage of being only slightly hygroscopic and easy and safe to handle. As a result of the process used for its production it is free from contamination by ammonium ions. As a result of its extremely high purity it has a good storage stability. Due to its fine crystallinity potassium peroxydisulfate tends to lump and can be optionally supplied with an addition of silicic acid.

INCI Name: Potassium Persulfate

Chemical Name: Potassium persulfate

CAS Number: 7727-21-1

Chemical Family: Potassium Salts

Synonyms: Anthion, Dipotassium peroxodisulfate, Dipotassium peroxydisulfate, Dipotassium persulfate, K2S2O8, Potassium dipersulfate, Potassium peroxydisulfate, Potassium peroxydisulfate (K2(S2O8)), Potassium peroxydisulphate

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Applicable Processes
    Applications Information

    Polymerization
    Initiator for the emulsion or solution polymerization of acrylic monomers, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride etc. and for the emulsion copolymerization of stirene, acrylonitrile, butadiene etc.

    • Dosage: 0.1 - 0.5 % KPS (PPS)
    • Temperature: 75 - 95 °C.

    In combination with redox systems (ascorbic acid, Rongalite, sulfites or sugar possibly in combination with heavy metal salts such as Fe2+) it can also be used for polymerization reactions carried out at lower and even at ambient temperatures. To reduce the residual monomer content, a combination of KPS (PPS) with TBHP-70-AQ is recommended, particularly in cases where redox systems are used.

    Cosemtics

    • Essential component of bleaching formulations

    Paper

    • Modification of starch; repulping particularly of wet-strength paper

    Textile

    • Desizing agent and bleach activator - particularly for cold bleaching (e.g. bleaching of Jeans)

    Others

    • Chemical synthesis
    • Water treatment (decontamination)
    • Waste gas treatment; oxidative degradation of harmful substances (e.g. Hg)

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White, finely crystalline solid
    Technical Data
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Assay (typically)ca. 99.6% w/w-
    Active Oxygen (AO, typically)ca. 5.9% w/w-
    Acid (calculated as H₂SO₄, typically)ca. 0.1% w/w-
    Iron Content (typically)ca. 1mg/kg-
    Bulk Densityca. 1100kg/m³-
    Solubility in Water (at 10⁰C)ca. 30g/L-
    Solubility in Water (at 20⁰C)ca. 50g/L-
    Solubility in Water (at 40⁰C)ca. 105g/L-
    Solubility in Water (at 60⁰C)ca. 210g/L-
    pH (of a 1 % solution in water, typically)*ca. 4--
    pH (of a 10 % solution in water, typically)*ca. 3.3--
    Decomposition Temperature (SADT)**170⁰C-
    Recommended Storage Temperaturemax. 30⁰C-
    Storage Stability (as from date of delivery)12 months--
    Moisture Content (typically)max. 0.03% w/w-
    Note

    * - The initial pH value depends on the certified sulfuric acid content.

    ** - Even small amounts of moisture or impurities can noticeably reduce SADT.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    25 kg PE-bag
    1000 kg big bag

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information
    • Avoid any source of heat, light, humidity and protect the product from impurities.
    • Keep dry and within safe temperature limits.