Potassium Persulfate – Strong Oxidizer and Polymer Initiator

🧪 CAS Number: 7727-21-1

🌟 Product Description

Potassium persulfate is a white crystalline inorganic compound with strong oxidizing properties. It has high thermal and chemical stability. It is mainly used as a polymerization initiator and in industrial cleaning applications.

🏭 Applications

💧 Water treatment and disinfection

🧪 Polymerization initiator

🧼 Industrial cleaning products

📄 Paper and textile processing

⚗️ Oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: K2S2O8

Molecular Weight: 270.32 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~2.48 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~100 °C (decomposes)

Solubility: Soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Potassium persulfate is a strong oxidizer and must be kept away from combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, and ventilated areas in its original packaging. May cause irritation upon skin and eye contact.

🔑 Keywords

potassium persulfate, CAS 7727-21-1, oxidizer, polymer initiator, industrial chemical

📛 Other Names

KPS, Potassium Peroxydisulfate