Sodium persulfate 25kg

Uses of sodium persulfate

Industrial Applications:

1. Polymerization Initiator:
   • Used as a free-radical initiator in the polymerization of monomers like styrene, acrylates, and methacrylates.
   • Essential in producing polymers for plastics, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.
2. Etching Agent:
   • Employed in the electronics industry for etching copper on printed circuit boards.
   • Provides a cleaner etch compared to traditional ferric chloride solutions.
3. Textile Industry:
   • Utilized in bleaching and dyeing processes.
   • Acts as a bleach for wool and silk.
4. Paper Industry:
   • Used in the bleaching of paper pulp.
   • Helps in achieving a brighter white paper.

Environmental and Chemical Applications:

1. Soil and Groundwater Remediation:
   • Used in in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) to treat contaminated soil and groundwater.
   • Breaks down organic contaminants such as petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents.
2. Chemical Synthesis:
   • Functions as an oxidizing agent in various chemical reactions.
   • Employed in the synthesis of dyestuffs, detergents, and pharmaceuticals.
3. Cleaning and Disinfection:
   • Acts as a cleaning agent for laboratory equipment.
   • Used in the formulation of cleaning products for its strong oxidizing properties.

Cosmetic and Personal Care Applications:

1. Hair Bleaching:
   • Incorporated in hair bleaches and lighteners.
   • Helps in the oxidation process to lighten hair color.
2. Dentistry:
   • Occasionally used in tooth-whitening products.

Miscellaneous Uses:

1. Oil and Gas Industry:
   • Used in enhanced oil recovery processes.
   • Helps in breaking down heavy oils to make them more easily extractable.
2. Laboratory Reagent:
   • Commonly used in laboratories for various analytical and preparative purposes.
   • Involved in redox titrations and as a standard for calibration.