Description
AMMONIUM PERSULFATE is a white crystalline solid with the chemical formula (NH4)2S2O8. It is an ammonium salt of peroxodisulfuric acid. AMMONIUM PERSULFATE is a strong oxidizing agent and is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a bleaching agent, a polymerization initiator in the production of polymers, and an etchant in the electronics industry. It is also used in hair bleaching products and as a laboratory reagent. AMMONIUM PERSULFATE should be handled with care, as it can cause skin and eye irritation.