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Is Potassium Persulfate vegan?

Potassium Persulfate

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Potassium persulfate is an inorganic compound with the formula K2S2O8, a white solid used as a strong oxidant, commonly employed to initiate polymerizations and as a bleaching agent.

Also known as Dipotassium peroxodisulphate, Potassium peroxydisulfate
INCI name Potassium Persulfate
E number E922
INS number 922
CAS number 7727-21-1
EC number 231-781-8
CosIng ID 37014
Last reviewed 11 July 2026

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