Potassium persulfate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Potassium peroxodisulphate; Potassium persulfate

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Potassium persulfate, also known as potassium persulfate or potassium peroxodisulfate, is the potassium salt of peroxodisulfuric acid and contains oxygen in the unstable oxidation state -1. Potassium persulfate therefore acts as a free radical generator and as a strong oxidizing or bleaching agent which is also used in cosmetic and medical products.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer