Safety data for hydrogen peroxide, 30% solution
Click here for data on hydrogen peroxide in
student-friendly format,
from the HSci project
Click here for data on hydrogen peroxide in
student-friendly format,
from the HSci project
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General
Synonyms: albone 30, albone 35, albone 50, albone 70, albone 35cg,
albone 50cg, albone 70cg, interox, kastone, perone 30, perone 35, perone 50.
Data also applies to solutions of similar strength.
Note:
Typical concentrations lie in the range 3%-35%. Solutions
of much higher concentration (e.g. 60% and above)
present significantly increased risks, and should not be used unless such strength
is absolutely essential.
Molecular formula: H2 O2
CAS No: 7722-84-1
EC No: 231-765-0
Annex I Index No: 008-003-00-9
Appearance: colourless liquid
Melting point: ca. -28 C
Boiling point: ca. 114 C
Specific gravity: typically near 1.19
Vapour pressure: 23.3 at 30 C
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Unstable - readily decomposes to water and oxygen. Light sensitive. May develop pressure in the bottle - take care when opening. Forms potentially explosive compounds with ketones, ethers, alcohols, hydrazine, glycerine, aniline, sodium borate, urea, sodium carbonate, triethylamine, sodium fluoride, sodium pyrophosphate and carboxylic acid anhydrides. Materials to avoid include combustibles, strong reducing agents, most common metals, organic materials, metallic salts, alkali, porous materials, especially wood, asbestos, soil, rust, strong oxidizing agents.
Toxic.
Corrosive - can causes serious burns. Eye contact can cause serious
injury, possibly blindness. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact.
Typical OEL 1 ppm.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given
here.)
ORL-MAN LDLO 1429 mg kg-1
ORL-WMN LDLO 1429 mg kg-1
ORL-RBT LD50 820 mg kg-1
IVN-MUS LD50 > 50 g kg-1
SKN-RAT LD50 3000 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given
here.)
R8 R22 R34 R41.
Safety glasses are essential; acid-resistant gloves are suggested. Suitable ventilation.
Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given
here.)
S3 S28 S37 S39 S45
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