Sodium Persulfate
CAS No: 7775-27-1
Sodium persulfate is a stable, white oxidising powder commonly used as a polymerisation initiator and surface treatment chemical.
Synonyms
Sodium Peroxydisulfate
Formula
Na₂S₂O₈
CAS No
7775-27-1
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 238.10 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Solid
- Density: ~2.6 g/cm³
- Melting point: ~180 °C (decomposes)
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Key applications
- Acrylic polymerisation
- Textile desizing
- Cleaning formulations
- Etching and bleaching
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Industries
- Textiles
- Cosmetics
- Electronics
- Polymers