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AMMONIUM PERSULFATE

CAS 7727-54-0 Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Ammonium persulfate — a powerful oxidiser in hair-bleach boosters. Strong skin and respiratory sensitiser (H334/H317), with occupational asthma in stylists well documented. Professional, rinse-off use only.

Skin benefits

  • Powerful oxidiser used in hair bleach/lightening (professional use)

Known concerns

  • GHS H272 oxidiser; H302 harmful if swallowed; H315/H319/H335 irritant
  • H334 may cause respiratory allergy/asthma if inhaled
  • H317 may cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Strong sensitiser — hair-dressing occupational asthma is well documented
  • EU SCCS restricts to professional use only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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