Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate

Agent Name
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate
CAS Number
37222-66-5
Formula
H2-O5-S.H2-O4-S.H2-O4-S.4K
Major Category
Other Uses
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Potassium caroate; Peroxymonosulfuric acid, monopotassium salt, mixt. With dipotassium sulfate and potasssium hydrogen sulfate; Monopotassium peroxymonosulfate, mixt. With K2SO4 and KHSO4; [ChemIDplus] OXONE monopersulfate compound; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3084
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
White odorless solid; [Reference #1] White fine crystals and fragments; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a broad spectrum disinfectant and air sanitizer for indoor food processing and egg handling premises and commercial/residential air treatment; Used in combination with aqueous sodium chloride forming hypochlorous acid; [Reference #1]
Comments
Causes burns; Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; [Reference #1] A strong oxidizer that may cause fire or explosion; Causes burns; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, oxidizing, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: