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Date of Issue : Jul 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : SODIUM PERSULPHATE Other Names : SODIUM PEROXYDISULPHATE PEROXYDISULPHURIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT UN No. : 1505 Dangerous Goods Class : 5.1 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : 2W Pack Group : III EPG : 31 Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Bleaching agent (fats, oils, fabrics, soap), battery depolarisers. Initiators for emulsion polymerisation reactions such as acrylics, PVC, polystyrenes, neoprene, SBR and others. Also used for etching of printed circuits.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder with slight odour. Formula : Na2O8S2 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 100 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 2.59 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A ( ) Solubility in water : Solub g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Solubility in water @ 20 deg C = 41% 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Eye
Irritating to the eyes. Skin
Irritating to the skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Inhaled
Irritating to the respiratory system. May cause sensitisation by inhalation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water; give water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye
If eye contact occurs, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin
If skin contact occurs, wash contaminated area thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove subject to fresh air; if required, seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 226 mg/kg (ipr-mouse) Eye effects : May cause eye irritation. Skin effects : May cause skin irritation.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Sodium persulphate : TWA = 0.1 mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV)
3.2 Engineering Controls
Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below permissible exposure limits.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory protection - wear an approved half facepiece respirator when airborne dust is expected. Eye protection - wear full face shield or chemical safety goggles. Skin protection - wear chemical resistant clothing. Wear protective gloves such as PVC, synthetic or natural rubbber gloves.
3.4 Flammability
Product stable under normal conditions. Non-combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, clean, shaded dry place away from point sources of heat such as radiant heaters or steam pipes. Avoid contamination of opened product. Keep containers tightly closed. Protect from moisture. Avoid contact with combustible materials such as wooden pallets or cardboard. Avoid contact with incompatibles such as reducing agents, strong acids or alkalis, halides, heavy metals, oxidisable materials. Do not allow to come into contact with rust, metal ions or metal salts. Transport in accordance with the n Dangerous Goods Code. Not to be loaded with Class 1, 2.1, 2.3, 3, 4, 5.2, 6, 7, 8, 9 or substances other than dangerous goods capable of combustion. Use adequate ventilation. Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate or not available. Use eye and skin protection when contact is expected. Use clean plastic or stainless steel scoops only.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1505 Class 5.1 Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code 2W Pack Group III EPG No. 31 Shipping Name SODIUM PERSULPHATE Hazard IRRITANT OXIDIZING
Risk Phrases R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Safety Phrases S3 Keep in a cool place. S7 Keep container tightly closed. S17 Keep away from combustible material. S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Keep unnecessary personnel from the area of spill. Personnel involved in clean- up should wear personal protective equipment to prevent skin, eye and respiratory exposure. Do not return spilled contaminated material to containers with pure material. Do not mix with combustible materials such as sawdust.
Collect spilled material without generating dust. Recover material into an approved container. For large spills, dilute with a large quantity of water and dispose of material. For small spills, flush with plenty of water.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
May accelerate burning when involved in a fire; may decompose explosively when involved in a fire. Containers may explode when heated; may ignite combustibles. Avoid contact with incompatibles such as heavy metals, reducing agents and moisture, acids, alkalis, halides, oxidising materials. Product may decompose emitting oxides of sulphur, sulphuric acid, ammonia (ammonium salt), Na2O (sodium salt), K2O (potassium salt), ozone, oxygen. Store away from heat or ignition, combustible materials such as wooden pallets or cardboard. Do not allow to come into contact with rust, metal ions or metal salts. Transport in accordance with the n Dangerous Goods Code. Not to be loaded with class 1, 2.1, 2.3, 3, 4, 5.2, 6, 7, 8, 9 or substances other than dangerous goods capable of combustion.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to extinguish fire. Do not use carbon dioxide or other gas filled fire extinguishers. If safe to do so remove containers from path of fire, otherwise cool fire exposed containers from a safe distance. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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