Ammonium persulfate is a white crylstal that is a strong oxidizing agent that is soluble in water. It is a key components in many industrial processes and commercial products.
Applications
Polymerization initiator in polymer chemistry, Oxidizing agents;bleaching agent;photography; etchant for printed circuit boards,etching copper; electroplating; manufacture of other persulfates; deodorizing and bleaching oils; aniline dyes;food preservative;depolarizer in batteries;Secondary oil recovery systems as a polymerization initiator and a gel breaker.
Ammonium Persulfate Material Safety Data Sheet