Technical Grade Potassium Persulfate Powder
Technical grade K2S2O8 powder for industrial bleaching and initiator use, with >98% purity. It is a peroxosulfate of potassium, fitting HTS 2833.40.60.10 as 'other' peroxosulfates, chemically defined per Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sodium-based instead of potassium
Peroxosulfates are separated by metal base; sodium variants go to 2833.40.40 per heading structure.
If used solely as insecticide or disinfectant additive
End-use as pesticide preparations shifts to Chapter 38, not pure inorganic compounds.
If misidentified as potassium hydroxide peroxyhydrate
Different chemical structure; true persulfates stay in 2833 per Chapter notes excluding orgario-inorganics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include technical data sheet with peroxide value; ensure UN 1490 hazardous labeling for oxidizer class 5.1
• Common pitfall: confusing with sodium persulfate (2833.40.40)
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Potassium Persulfate Crystals
Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) is a white crystalline powder used as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and polymerization processes. It falls under HTS 2833.40.60.10 as a peroxosulfate (persulfate) of potassium, specifically classified as 'other' peroxosulfates of potassium. This chemically defined inorganic compound meets Chapter 28 criteria for peroxosulfates.
Diammonium Potassium Persulfate
A double salt combining potassium persulfate with ammonium, used in etching and polymerization applications. Classified under HTS 2833.40.60.10 as a peroxosulfate of potassium per Chapter 28 note on double salts in 2842, but specifically as 'other' potassium peroxosulfates here.
Potassium Persulfate Flakes
Flaked form of potassium persulfate for easier handling in polymer production. As a pure peroxosulfate of potassium, it is classified in HTS 2833.40.60.10 under 'other' peroxosulfates.
High Purity Potassium Persulfate for Electronics
Ultra-pure K2S2O8 (>99.5%) used in microelectronics etching. It qualifies as a chemically defined potassium peroxosulfate under HTS 2833.40.60.10.
Potassium Persulfate for Hair Bleaching
Fine powder potassium persulfate formulated for professional hair bleaching products. As a base peroxosulfate of potassium, it is under HTS 2833.40.60.10 when imported pure.
Granular Potassium Persulfate
Granular K2S2O8 for controlled-release in industrial oxidations. Classified as 'other' potassium peroxosulfates in HTS 2833.40.60.10.