Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
31.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
302.4 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.11 at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
1 mmHg at 59.5 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
ph
Weak acid; H2O2 concn wt% = 35, 50, 70, 90; corresponding true pH: 4.6, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Acute Toxic
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Health Hazard
Oxidizer
Corrosive
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H302 (97.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H412 (18.5%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (27.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H318 (36.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H271 (90.4%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H314 (99.6%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H332 (93.9%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H313: May be harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 7722-84-1 |
| IUPAC Name | hydrogen peroxide |
| InChI Key | MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 784 |
| INCI Name | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A stabilized complex of hydrogen peroxide and PVP for controlled oxygen release. Acts as an antiseptic and oxidizing agent. Offers improved safety, stability,