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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: Oxone™ Potassium Monopersulfate
- Product: Oxone™ Potassium Monopersulfate
- Industries: Care Chemicals | Energy | Personal Care | Water Treatment
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Oxone™ PS-16
Oxone™ PS-16, known as KPMS or potassium peroxymonosulfate, is a nonchlorinated oxidizer that is excellent for use in a wide variety of applications, including pool and spa, cleaning products, paper production, water treatment, oil and gas, and denture cleaning.
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Specifications
Triple salt molecular weight: 614.7
Active oxygen min: 4.5%
Active oxygen typical analysis: 4.7%
Active oxygen theoretical: 5.2%
Active component: KHSO5
KHSO5 min: 42.8%
KHSO5 typical: 44.7
pH, at 25°C of 1% solution: 2.3
pH, at 25°C of 3% solution: 2.0
CAS number: 70693-62-8
Primary Chemistry:
Potassium Monoper-Sulfate, KHSO5
- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: Oxone™ Potassium Monopersulfate
- Product: Oxone™ Potassium Monopersulfate
- Industries: Care Chemicals | Energy | Personal Care | Water Treatment
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Oxone™ PS-16, manufactured by LANXESS, offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for both industrial and consumer oxidation requirements. As a nonchlorinated oxidizer, it provides a safer alternative to traditional chlorinated oxidizers, minimizing environmental impact and reducing potential health hazards associated with their use. Moreover, its high stability ensures reliable performance across a range of applications, making it an ideal choice for those in the cleaning and industrial sectors seeking efficiency and consistency.
Oxone™ PS-16 is designed to be easy to handle and simple to integrate into various processes, reducing operational complexities and enhancing overall user convenience. This makes Oxone™ PS-16 an efficient and effective choice for those attempting to adhere to greener chemical practices.
Specifications
Triple salt molecular weight: 614.7
Active oxygen min: 4.5%
Active oxygen typical analysis: 4.7%
Active oxygen theoretical: 5.2%
Active component: KHSO5
KHSO5 min: 42.8%
KHSO5 typical: 44.7
pH, at 25°C of 1% solution: 2.3
pH, at 25°C of 3% solution: 2.0
CAS number: 70693-62-8
Primary Chemistry:
Potassium Monoper-Sulfate, KHSO5
Features & Benefits
- Nonchlorinated oxidizer in free-flowing solid form
- High water solubility at ambient temperatures
- Solution stability, even under acidic conditions)
- Low toxicity compared to chlorinated options and other oxidizers
- No oxidizer label required
- Highly predictable etch rate for production of microelectronics
Problems Solved
Chlorinated oxidizers are not green or easy-to-handle oxidizing agents
Scale formation and white precipitation caused by calcium hypochlorites and solid-form oxidizers
Oxidizer label required with the use of bleach in formulations
Limited to no control over etching rate in the production of electronics and microelectronics
Pool turns dark or green due to algae bloom
High level of free and combined chlorine in pool and spa applications
Frequent cleaning or replacing paper mill felts
Insufficient bleaching in denture cleansers, textiles, and cleaning applications
Applications
Pool and spa non-chlorine shock treatment
Printed circuit board microetchant
Repulping aid for wet-strength resin destruction
Oxidizing agent for felt wash
Odor control agent in wastewater treatment
Cyanide destruction in mining
Bleach functionality for denture cleansers, textiles, and cleaners
Active ingredient for disinfectants
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- Automotive Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Carpet Cleaner
- Circuit Board Cleaner
- Cleaning Stereolithography Parts
- Dish Wash, Soap
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Grill and Oven Cleaner
- Hard Surface Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Stain Remover
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LANXESS Oxone™ for Pool and Spa
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