Area of use and description:
It completely decomposes at 100 oC. It is slightly soluble in water. It is not flammable. It should be stored in closed, cool and dry places. It should be protected from heat and moisture. Rust and metal dust can cause catalytic decomposition. It decomposes on ignition and releases toxic gas. When working with Potassium Persulfate, eyes, skin and clothing should be protected. When handled carefully, it is not harmful to health as a crystal or solution.
It is used in the polymerization of acrylonitrile, usually together with alkali sulfites, in the production of polyacrylonitrile fiber, in the polymerization of various monomers; as an oxidant in the textile industry; in the oxidation of sulfur dyes; in the metal, photography and cosmetics industries; in the production of various chemical substances; in the purification of ammonium sulfate; as an antiseptic; in the production of soap and in the production of medicine.