Hydrogen peroxide

CAS 7722-84-1 H₂O₂ MW 34.0000 Danger
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Safety Data Sheets

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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H331 Toxic if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer Carcinogenicity
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse Immediately contaminated CLOTHING and SKIN with plenty of water before removing clothes.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P420 Store separately.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL1 ppm
NIOSH REL1 ppm
NIOSH IDLH75 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless liquid with a slightly sharp odor.

Boiling Point286°F
Vapor Pressure5 mmHg at 86°F
Specific Gravity1.39

NFPA 704 Diamond

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3
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Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Lungs Skin Eyes

eye, mucous membrane, and skin irritation

Synonyms

high-strength hydrogen peroxide; hydrogen dioxide; hydrogen peroxide (aqueous); hydroperoxide; peroxide

Data Sources

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

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