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Potassium persulfate

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1492
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
III
ERG guide
ERG 140
Special provisions
SP A1, SP A29, SP IB8, SP IP3, SP T1, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Potassium persulfate


Potassium persulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula K2S2O8. Also known as potassium peroxydisulfate, it is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in cold water, but dissolves better in warm water. This salt is a powerful oxidant, commonly used to initiate polymerizations Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 140

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1492

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
A1
A29
IB8
IP3
T1
TP33

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk213see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk240see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail25 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only100 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

Similar substances

UN / IDProper shipping nameHazard class
UN 3216Persulfates, inorganic, aqueous solution, n.o.s5.1
UN 3215Persulfates, inorganic, n.o.s.5.1
UN 1444Ammonium persulfate5.1
UN 1505Sodium persulfate5.1