Ammonium Persulfate (Colorless-to-White Crystals/Electrophoresis), Fisher BioReagents™

Description

Ammonium Persulfate (Colorless-to-White Crystals/Electrophoresis)

Electrophoresis-grade Ammonium Persulfate is an initiator of acrylamide polymerization for the preparation of polyacrylamide electrophoresis gels.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7727-54-0
• Molecular Formula: H8N2O8S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00003390
• InChI Key: ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ammonium persulfate, ammonium peroxydisulfate, diammonium peroxydisulfate, diammonium persulfate, ammoniumpersulfate, diammonium peroxodisulphate, diammonium peroxydisulphate, unii-22qf6l357f, ccris 1430, persulfate d'ammonium french
• PubChem CID: 62648
• IUPAC Name: diazanium;sulfonatooxy sulfate
• SMILES: [NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS([O-])(=O)=O

• Melting Point: 120°C
• Color: White
• pH: 3.2
• Physical Form: Powder/Solid
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98.0 %
• Linear Formula: (NH₄)₂S₂O₈
• Merck Index: 15, 539
• Formula Weight: 228.19
• Percent Purity: ≥98.0%
• Grade: Electrophoresis
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: Negligible
• Decomposition Information: >120°C
• Density: 1.980g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Ammonium Persulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ammonium Persulfate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.