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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (>60% SOLUTION IN WATER)

ICSC: 0164

Hydroperoxide
Hydrogen dioxide
Dihydrogen dioxide
H2O2
Molecular mass: 34.0
ICSC # 0164 		CAS # 7722-84-1
RTECS # See Notes
UN # 2015
EC # 008-003-00-9
October 04, 2000 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. The substance may ignite combustible materials. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
NO contact with combustibles or reducing agents . NO contact with hot surfaces.
In case of fire in the surroundings: water in large amounts, water spray .
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion on contact with heat or metal catalysts.

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION Sore throat. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Corrosive. White spots. Redness. Skin burns. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Corrosive. Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.
Safety goggles, or face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Sore throat. Abdominal pain. Abdominal distension. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Separated from combustible and reducing substances, food and feedstuffs , strong bases, metals . Cool. Keep in the dark. Store in vented containers. Store only if stabilized.
Special material.
Note: B
O symbol
C symbol
R: 5-8-20/22-35
S: 1/2-17-26-28-36/37/39-45
UN Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
UN Packing Group: I
ICSC: 0164 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (>60% SOLUTION IN WATER)

ICSC: 0164

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on warming or under influence of light producing oxygen , which increases fire hazard. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials causing fire and explosion hazard particularly in the presence of metals. Attacks many organic substances, e.g., textile and paper.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.5 ppm, 7.1 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: I(1); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 75 ppm See: 772841


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the skin. The vapour is irritating to the respiratory tract . Ingestion of this substance may produce oxygen bubbles (embolism) in the blood , resulting in shock .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by inhalation of high concentrations. The substance may have effects on the hair , resulting in bleaching.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 141°C (90%), 125°C (70%)
Melting point: -11°C (90%), -39°C (70%)
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 (90%), 1.3 (70%)
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.2 (90%), 0.1 (70%)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.36

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. RTECS MX900000 refers to >90% solution; MX0887000 refers to >30% solution. Other UN numbers: 2014 (hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution 20-60%): hazard class 5.1, subsidiary hazard 8, pack group II; 2984 (hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution 8-20%): hazard class 5.1, pack group III. Card has been partly updated in October 2004 and 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51S2015

NFPA Code: H 2; F 0; R 3; OX

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0164 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (>60% SOLUTION IN WATER)
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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