Ammonium Persulfate (CAS: 7727-54-0) – Strong Oxidizer and Polymerization Initiator

🧪 CAS Number: 7727-54-0

🌟 Product Description

Ammonium persulfate ((NH₄)₂S₂O₈) is a white crystalline, odorless, and powerful oxidizing agent. It is highly soluble in water and commonly used as a polymerization initiator, surface cleaner, and bleaching agent. Its stability ensures a long shelf life and safe use in controlled reactions.

🏭 Applications

🧪 Polymer Industry: Initiator for emulsion and suspension polymerizations

🧼 Surface Cleaning: Printed circuit board and metal surface cleaning

👕 Textile: Fabric and yarn bleaching

📄 Paper Industry: Pulp bleaching

🧪 Laboratory: Strong oxidizing reagent

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline solid

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: (NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Molecular Weight: 228.20 g/mol

Density: 1.98 g/cm³

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

Decomposition Temperature: ~120 °C (releases oxygen)

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from combustible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; wear gloves and goggles. Protect from moisture.

🔑 Keywords

ammonium persulfate, CAS 7727-54-0, polymerization initiator, oxidizing agent, bleaching chemical, metal cleaner

📛 Other Names

APS, Ammonium Peroxydisulfate