Oxidizers & Peroxides
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Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate
CAS Number
70693-62-8
EC Number
274-778-7
Abbreviation
KMPS
What is Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate?
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (CAS 70693-62-8), commonly abbreviated as KMPS, is a stable, non-chlorine oxidizing compound; a triple salt.
Where is Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate used?
- Water treatment: disinfectant and algaecide for swimming pools and industrial water systems
- Personal care: hair color products and oxidative treatments requiring precise, controlled bleaching
- Pulp and paper: bleaching agent that brightens fibers while minimizing fiber degradation
- Textile and leather processing: fabric desizing, surface oxidation, and preparation steps
- It delivers controlled oxidation, bleaching, and biocidal action.
Good to know: Offers effective microbial control without the handling concerns associated with chlorine-based alternatives.
Commercial specifications
- Higher-purity grades for personal care and water treatment
- Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (K5[HSO3(O2)][SO3(O2)](HSO4)2)|Potassium peroxymonosulfate triple salt|KMPS
What are the physical properties of Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate?
Density 1.15
Appearance white crystalline powder
Color white
Odor Odorless
Form solid
Water Solubility Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).
Vapor Pressure <0.0000017 hPa
pH 2-3 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P -3.9 at 25℃
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate?
HS Code 2833 40 00
UN Number 3260
ADR Class 8
Packing Group II
WGK (Germany) 1