AMMONIUM PERSULFATE | CAMEO Chemicals | NOAA
AMMONIUM PERSULFATE is a potent oxidizing agent. A powdered mixture with aluminum and water can explode [NFPA 491M 1991]. A mixture with sodium peroxide will explode if subjected to friction (crushing in a mortar), heating, or if a stream of carbon dioxide is passed over it [Mellor 10:464 194647].