Description

Peroxydicarbonic Acid, Dipotassium Salt is a powerful inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS number 589-97-9. This compound is valued for its ability to initiate or accelerate oxidation reactions in controlled industrial processes, offering a reliable source of active oxygen. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in sectors requiring high-performance oxidants for synthesis, polymerization, and specialized chemical treatment applications.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: Used as a free-radical initiator in the production of specific polymers and plastics.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis for the preparation of specialty chemicals and intermediates.
• Bleaching Agent: Employed in industrial bleaching processes for textiles, pulp, and paper.
• Water Treatment: Applied in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater.
• Cross-linking Agent: Facilitates cross-linking reactions in the manufacture of certain resins and elastomers.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a reagent in research and development for studying oxidation mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Peroxydicarbonic Acid, Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.	589-97-9
Molecular Formula	C2K2O6
Molecular Weight	222.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Dipotassium Peroxydicarbonate; Potassium Peroxydicarbonate; Dipotassium Ethaneperoxoate; Potassium Ethaneperoxoate; Peroxydicarbonic Acid Potassium Salt; K2C2O6; Dipotassium Salt of Peroxydicarbonic Acid
EINECS	209-666-7

Quality Control

Our Peroxydicarbonic Acid, Dipotassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, assay, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, keep separate from combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, and organic compounds. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling and storage instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Peroxydicarbonate)	≥ 95.0 %
Active Oxygen Content	≥ 7.2 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.