Is potassium peroxymonosulfate used as a strong disinfectant? What are its potential hazards?

Yes! Potassium peroxymonosulfate is an oxidizing agent, and 1% solutions are high-level disinfectants that are capable of inactivation of non-enveloped viruses when contact times of 10 minutes are used. Thus it is suitable for inactivation of canine parvovirus and feline calicivirus. Potassium peroxymonosulfate retains some activity in the presence of organic matter. The powder is corrosive and can cause serious skin and ocular burns, but the solution is nonirritating and less corrosive than bleach.

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