POTASSIUM PERSULPHATE AR

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : O; R8

T; R25

N; R50

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 3 - Danger (CLP : Acute Tox. 3) H301

Physical hazards : Oxidizing solids - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Ox. Sol. 1) H271

Environmental hazards : Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard -

Category 1 - Warning (CLP : Aquatic Acute 1) H400

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : O : Oxidizing

T : Toxic

N : Dangerous for the environment

R Phrase(s) : R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R25 : Toxic if swallowed

R50 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

S Phrase(s) : S1/2 : Keep locked up and out of reach of children.

S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show

the label when possible).

S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

Signal words : Danger

Hazard statements : H271 : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

H302 : Harmful if swallowed.

H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

H315 : Causes skin irritation.

H334 : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction

. H335 : May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statements

• General : P102: Keep out of reach of children.

P103: Read label before use.

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

• Prevention : P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No

smoking.

P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P220: Keep away from clothing - combustible materials.

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

• Response : P371+P380+P375: In case of major fire and large quantities : Evacuate area.

Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN : Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel

unwell.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.

P306+P360: IF ON CLOTHING : Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin

with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs : Get medical advice.

P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms : Call a POISON CENTER or

doctor.

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction.

• Storage : P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405: Store locked up.

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous

or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If experiencing respiratory

symptoms

Skin contact : If skin irritation or rash occurs : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical advice. Specific treatment (see on this

label). Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before

removing clothes. IF ON CLOTHING

: Eye contact : Get medical advice. If eye irritation persists : Remove contact lenses, if

present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER

or doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May

cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an

allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Swallowing a small quantity of

this material will result in serious health hazard.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you

feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible)

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be

present. 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment. In case of major fire and large quantities :

Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

8.1. Exposure controls

Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.

• Respiratory protection : In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.

• Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses.

• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Wear fire, flame resistant, retardant clothing.

8.2. Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : No data available

. Melting point [°C] : 100 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : N/A

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : 9,3

Density [g/cm3] : 2,48

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : 27 g/l at 20 °C - co

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : 2.5 - 4.5

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.

Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Sensitization : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if

inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection

point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions

. REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid

mixing with combustibles. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid

breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash

thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed

out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be

followed.

Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep in

fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Heat sources. Combustible material.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity : Not established.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Not established.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Heat. Sparks.

Overheating. Open flame.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition  products

Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity : Not established.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Not established.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Heat. Sparks.

Overheating. Open flame.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition  products

Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity : Not established.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Not established.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Heat. Sparks.

Overheating. Open flame.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition  products

Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions

. REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions

. REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

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