Ammonium persulphate AR is a high purity oxidizing agent used in laboratory analysis polymerization and chemical processing.
Common Applications
Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a free radical initiator in the polymerization of acrylamide gels (e.g., SDS-PAGE).
Electronics: Used as an etchant for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and to activate copper and aluminium surfaces.
Cosmetics & Textiles: Serves as a bleach activator in hair bleaching formulations and industrial textile bleaching.
Analytical Chemistry: Employed in trace analysis and as a laboratory cleaning agent.
Safety & Storage
Hazard Class: Classified as an Oxidizer (UN 1444, Class 5.1); it can intensify fires.
Health Hazards: May cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. It is a known sensitiser that can cause allergic skin reactions or asthma symptoms if inhaled.
Storage: Should be kept in a cool, dry place away from combustible materials and reducing agents.
