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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
SYNONYMS
N2-H8-S2-O8, (NH4)2-S2-O8, "ammonium peroxydisulphate", "peroxydisulphuric acid,
diammonium salt", "ammonium peroxydisulfate", "diammonium peroxydisulfate", "ammonium
persulphate", "peroxydisulfuric acid, diammonium salt"
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
PRODUCT USE
Used as an oxidizer and bleacher; to remove sodium thiosulfate; reducer and retarder in
photography; in dyeing, manufacture of aniline dyes; oxidizer for copper, etching zinc;
decolourising and deodourising oils. Electroplating; washing infected yeast; removing
pyrogallol stains; making soluble starch; depolarizer in electric batteries; in analytical
chemistry for detection and determination of manganese.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC,
and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
S6
RISK SAFETY
Contact with combustible material may cause Keep away from combustible material.
fire.
Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe dust.
Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin. Avoid contact with eyes.
May cause SENSITISATION by inhalation. Wear suitable protective clothing.
May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material use water.
Cumulative effects may result following Keep away from food drink and animal feeding
exposure*. stuffs.
* (limited evidence). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
ammonium persulfate 7727-54-0 >98
NOTE: Decomposes slowly in water to produce
oxygen 7782-44-7. ^
ozone 10028-15-6 ^
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
路 For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
路 In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following
observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition.
路 If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the
patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the MSDS should be provided.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist.
路 If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient
to a hospital together with a copy of the MSDS.
路 Where medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than
15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise:
路 INDUCE vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean
patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open
airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor, without delay.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Toxic myocarditis may follow ingestion of oxidizing agents such as peroxides.
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BASIC TREATMENT
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路 Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
路 Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
路 Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema .
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
路 Anticipate seizures .
路 DO NOT use emetics. Where ingestion is suspected rinse mouth and give up to 200 ml
water (5 ml/kg recommended) for dilution where patient is able to swallow, has a strong
gag reflex and does not drool.
路 DO NOT attempt neutralisation as exothermic reaction may occur.
路 Skin burns should be covered with dry, sterile bandages, following decontamination.
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ADVANCED TREATMENT
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路 Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious
patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred.
路 Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
路 Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers
solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
路 Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
路 Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids.
Fluid overload might create complications.
路 Treat seizures with diazepam.
路 Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L.
EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
FOR SMALL FIRE:
路 USE FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER.
路 DO NOT use dry chemicals, CO2 or foam.
FOR LARGE FIRE:
路 Flood fire area with water from a protected position.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 May be violently or explosively reactive.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
路 Extinguishers should be used only by trained personnel.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 If fire gets out of control withdraw personnel and warn against entry.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Will not burn but increases intensity of fire.
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 Heat affected containers remain hazardous.
路 Contact with combustibles such as wood, paper, oil or finely divided metal may produce
spontaneous combustion or violent decomposition.
路 May emit irritating, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with reducing agents.
Avoid any contamination of this material as it is very reactive and any contamination is
potentially hazardous.
HAZCHEM: 2W
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 No smoking, naked lights, ignition sources.
路 Avoid all contact with any organic matter including fuel, solvents, sawdust, paper or
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
cloth and other incompatible materials, as ignition may result.
路 Avoid breathing dust or vapours and all contact with skin and eyes.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with dry sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 DO NOT use sawdust as fire may result.
路 Scoop up solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate area.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 May be violently or explosively reactive.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 No smoking, flames or ignition sources.
路 Increase ventilation.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or other clean, inert materials.
路 NEVER USE organic absorbents such as sawdust, paper or cloth.
路 Use spark-free and explosion-proof equipment.
路 Collect any recoverable product into labelled containers for possible recycling.
路 Avoid contamination with organic matter to prevent subsequent fire and explosion.
路 DO NOT mix fresh with recovered material.
路 Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 Decontaminate equipment and launder all protective clothing before storage and re-use.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
ammonium persulfate 100 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
ammonium persulfate 0.5 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
ammonium persulfate 0.3 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
ammonium persulfate 0.1 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Avoid personal contact and inhalation of dust, mist or vapours.
路 Provide adequate ventilation.
路 Always wear protective equipment and wash off any spillage from clothing.
路 Keep material away from light, heat, flammables or combustibles.
路 Keep cool, dry and away from incompatible materials.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 DO NOT repack or return unused portions to original containers. Withdraw only
sufficient amounts for immediate use.
路 Contamination can lead to decomposition leading to possible intense heat and fire.
路 When handling NEVER smoke, eat or drink.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Use only good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling directions.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 DO NOT repack. Use containers supplied by manufacturer only.
For low viscosity materials
路 Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type.
路 Where a can is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure.
For materials with a viscosity of at least 2680 cSt. (23 deg. C) and solids:
路 Removable head packaging and
路 cans with friction closures may be used.
-
Where combination packages are used, and the inner packages are of glass, there must be
sufficient inert cushioning material in contact with inner and outer packages *.
-
In addition, where inner packagings are glass and contain liquids of packing group I and
II there must be sufficient inert absorbent to absorb any spillage *.
-
* unless the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box and the substances
are not incompatible with the plastic.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid any contamination of this material as it is very reactive and any contamination is
potentially hazardous.
Avoid storage with reducing agents.
Oxidising agents as a class are not necessarily combustible themselves, but can increase
the risk and intensity of fire in many other substances.
Avoid storage with organic material and metal powders.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
In addition, Goods of Class 5.1, packing group III should be stored in packages and be
separated from buildings, tanks, and compounds containing other dangerous goods in tanks,
and from property boundaries by a distance of at least 5 metres.
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed as supplied.
路 Store in a cool, well ventilated area.
路 Keep dry.
路 Store under cover and away from sunlight.
路 Store away from flammable or combustible materials, debris and waste. Contact may cause
fire or violent reaction.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 DO NOT stack on wooden floors or pallets.
路 Protect containers from physical damage.
路 Check regularly for leaks.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
路 Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
X X X X 0 0
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material Peak mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____
Australia Exposure Standards ammonium persulfate (Ammonium 0.01
Persulfate)
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=1.1 (ammonium persulfate)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the Exposure
Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed individuals
are aware by smell that the
Exposure Standard (TLV- TWA for
example) is being reached, even
when distracted by working
activities
B 26- 550 As " A" for 50- 90% of persons
being distracted
C 1- 26 As " A" for less than 50% of
persons being distracted
D 0.18- 1 10- 50% of persons aware of
being tested perceive by smell
that the Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As " D" for less than 10% of
persons aware of being tested
.
MATERIAL DATA
Persulfates produce irritation of the respiratory tract.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of
eyes
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
路 frequency and duration of contact,
路 chemical resistance of glove material,
路 glove thickness and
路 dexterity,
are important in the selection of gloves.
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
DO NOT wear cotton or cotton-backed gloves.
DO NOT wear leather gloves.
Promptly hose all spills off leather shoes or boots or ensure that such footwear is
protected with PVC over-shoes.
NOTE: The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must
be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin
contact.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 PVC Apron.
路 PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
路 Eyewash unit.
路 Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air- line* -- PAPR- P1 -
50 x ES Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air- line* -
100+ x ES - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Supplied-air type
respirator may be required in special circumstances. Correct fit is essential to ensure
adequate protection.
An approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required in some situations.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage area. Air contaminants
generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine
the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the
contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min.)
from tank (in still air).
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only.
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Odourless, colourless, monoclinic crystals, or white granular powder. Stable when dry. In
the presence of moisture, it decomposes slowly evolving oxygen and some ozone. Solubility
in water @ 0 deg.C: 58 g/100 cc. @ 25 deg.C: 80 g/100 cc. @ 40 deg.C: 110 g/100 cc.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: 228.19 Boiling Range (掳C): Not applicable
Melting Range (掳C): 120 (decomposes) Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.98
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): 2.3- 4.0 Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): Nil @ 38C Evaporation Rate: Slow
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 7.9 Flash Point (掳C): Non flammable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): 177
State: Divided solid Viscosity: Not Applicable
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable under normal handling conditions.
路 Prolonged exposure to heat.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that
ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health
of the individual.
Large doses of ammonia or injected ammonium salts may produce diarrhoea and may be
sufficiently absorbed to produce increased production of urine and systemic poisoning.
Symptoms include weakening of facial muscle, tremor, anxiety, reduced muscle and limb
control.
EYE
This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.
SKIN
This material can cause inflammation of the skin on
contact in some persons.
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.
Skin contact is not thought to produce harmful health effects (as classified under EC
Directives using animal models). Systemic harm, however, has been identified following
exposure of animals by at least one other route and the material may still produce health
damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions. Good hygiene practice
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requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an
occupational setting.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may
produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the
material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to
such irritation can cause further lung damage.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations
of particulate are inhaled.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects following inhalation (as
classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless, adverse systemic effects
have been produced following exposure of animals by at least one other route and good
hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control
measures be used in an occupational setting.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e.
pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the
lung. Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.
Inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons
compared to the general population.
Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some
persons compared to the general population.
Persulfate exposure commonly manifests itself in the form of a skin rash, eczema and
respiratory conditions such as asthma. Allergy may develop after repeated exposures.
A variety of central nervous system effects can occur following long-term exposure to
oxygen at partial pressures in excess of 200kPa: these include dizziness, impaired co
-ordination, visual and hearing disturbances, and seizures. Prolonged exposure at/ or
normal elevated pressure may cause severe thickening and scarring of tissue.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 689 mg/kg Nil Reported
Inhalation (rat) TCLo: 3.8 mg/m鲁/23H/7D- I
Intravenous (dog) LD50: 2.5 mg/kg
Contact allergies quickly manifest themselves as contact eczema, more rarely as urticaria
or Quincke's oedema. The pathogenesis of contact eczema involves a cell-mediated (T
lymphocytes) immune reaction of the delayed type. Other allergic skin reactions, e.g.
contact urticaria, involve antibody-mediated immune reactions. The significance of the
contact allergen is not simply determined by its sensitisation potential: the
distribution of the substance and the opportunities for contact with it are equally
important. A weakly sensitising substance which is widely distributed can be a more
important allergen than one with stronger sensitising potential with which few
individuals come into contact. From a clinical point of view, substances are noteworthy
if they produce an allergic test reaction in more than 1% of the persons tested.
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material
ceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways
dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly
irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of
preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of
persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to
severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of
minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the
criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an
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infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure
to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that
occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often
particulate in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder
is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
Allergic reactions involving the respiratory tract are usually due to interactions
between IgE antibodies and allergens and occur rapidly. Allergic potential of the
allergen and period of exposure often determine the severity of symptoms. Some people may
be genetically more prone than others, and exposure to other irritants may aggravate
symptoms. Allergy causing activity is due to interactions with proteins.
Attention should be paid to atopic diathesis, characterised by increased susceptibility
to nasal inflammation, asthma and eczema.
Exogenous allergic alveolitis is induced essentially by allergen specific immune
-complexes of the IgG type; cell-mediated reactions (T lymphocytes) may be involved. Such
allergy is of the delayed type with onset up to four hours following exposure.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In air ammonia is persistent whilst, in water, it biodegrades rapidly to nitrate,
producing a high oxygen demand. Ammonia is strongly adsorbed to soil. Ammonia is non
-persistent in water (half-life 2 days) and is moderately toxic to fish under normal
temperature and pH conditions. Ammonia is harmful to aquatic life at low concentrations
but does not concentrate in the food chain.
Drinking Water Standards:
0.5 mg/l (UK max.)
1.5 mg/l (WHO Levels)
Soil Guidelines: none available.
Air Quality Standards: none available.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
路 Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
路 Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
路 If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not
remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture
containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
路 Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the
product.
For small spills and area cleanup:
To reduce ammonium persulfate, mix with an excess of concentrated sodium
thiosulfate (hypo) solution (acidified with dilute sulfuric acid).
For large spills, consult State Land Waste Management Authority for
disposal.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
For Workplace - Small Volume Use Only. CHEMWATCH 1444
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: OXIDIZING AGENT
HAZCHEM: 2W
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 5.1 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1444 Packing Group: III
Shipping Name:AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 5.1 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1444 Packing Group: III
Special provisions: None
Shipping Name: AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 5.1 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1444 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F- A, S- Q Special provisions: None
Shipping Name: AMMONIUM PERSULPHATE
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: S6
REGULATIONS
ammonium persulfate (CAS: 7727-54-0) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix E (Part 2)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix F (Part 3)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, review or
criticism, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission
from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.
Issue Date: 14-Jul-2006
Print Date: 17-Dec-2007
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