Ammonium Persulfate, Molecular Biology Reagent, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Ammonium Persulfate, Molecular Biology Reagent is a polymerization catalyst used with TEMED for polyacrylamide gel formation.

• Ammonium persulfate is a polymerization catalyst used with TEMED for polyacrylamide gel formation.
• APS has also been utilized to study protein-protein interactions via photoinitiated crosslinking chemistry.
• Other applications of APS include its use as a reducer and retarder in photography, the manufacture of aniline dyes, electroplating, and the decolorizing and deodorizing of oils.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 120°C (Decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water, 83.5 g/100 g water at 25°C
• IUPAC Name: diazanium;sulfonatooxy sulfate
• Formula Weight: 228.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Density: 1.98 g/cm³ at 68°F; Bulk Density: 951 to 1050 kg/m³
• Chemical Name or Material: Ammonium persulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ammonium Persulfate, molecular biology reagent

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 3
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P101-If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
• P102-Keep out of reach of children.
• P103-Read label before use.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ammonium persulphate

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use.