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
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: