What does Potassium Monopersulfate do?

Potassium Monopersulfate (monopersulfate, KMPS or MPS) is a white, granular, free-flowing peroxygen that provides powerful non-chlorine oxidation for a wide variety of uses. It is the active ingredient in most nonchlorine oxidizers used for pool and spa/hot tub oxidation.

Does Potassium Monopersulfate lower pH?

KMPS is also very acidic, which will lower pH and alkalinity. Contrary to popular belief, however, potassium monopersulfate does not eliminate chloramines.

What is the difference between potassium peroxymonosulfate and Potassium Monopersulfate?

Potassium Peroxymonosulfate is also called Potassium Monopersulfate and MPS, different names for the same stuff.

Does Potassium Monopersulfate remove chloramines?

Some use more free chlorine, like calcium hypochlorite (sometimes 10x the normal amount), and others use non-chlorine shock products like potassium monopersulfate (even though it’s not a sanitizer, just an oxidizer). But potassium monopersulfate does not remove chloramines.

How do you test for Monopersulfate?

Monopersulfate is an oxidizing agent used in mineral purification systems such as Frog, SpaFrog, Nature2, PoolRx, or SpaRx. To test, just dip your AquaChek Monopersulfate strip into your pool or water for a quick second, and remove it immediately. You’ll get results in just seconds.

Is potassium Monopersulfate toxic?

Acute Toxicity: This product is corrosive to all tissues contacted and upon inhalation, may cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

Does oxidizing shock raise pH?

Both an oxidizer and sanitizer, cal hypo is quick dissolving and is the most frequently used in the pool industry. It will slightly raise your pH, so make sure you adjust pH while using it. As the name implies, it will also raise your calcium hardness levels in your pool slightly.

How do you make potassium Monopersulfate?

Potassium peroxymonosulfate can be prepared by reacting a concentrated solution of Caro’s acid with a potassium salt, such as potassium carbonate. Potassium hydroxide can also be used. It can also be obtained via electrolysis of potassium persulfate in sulfuric acid.

What is Monopersulfate in a hot tub?

Monopersulfate is a non-chlorine shock treatment that has become very popular with hot tub and spa owners and requires only a short waiting period before soakers and bathers can re-enter the water. It also cuts down on the odors and irritation caused by elevated levels of chlorine.

What pH is potassium Peroxymonosulfate?

approximately 2.3
Caution: The standard “shock” dosage for monopersulfate is 2 lbs. per 10,000 gallons of water. Overdosing may cause a dramatic drop in pH and lower total alkalinity as the pH of monopersulfate is approximately 2.3 (acidic).

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