Is Potassium Persulfate vegetarian?
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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