Hydrogen Peroxide
Peroxol, Dioxidane
- CAS
- 7722-84-1
- EC
- 231-765-0
- Sectors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment, Textiles, Leather & Paper, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Hydrogen Peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1) is a colorless liquid that acts as a strong oxidizer, decomposes to water and oxygen, and is supplied in concentrations from 3% to 50% for use as a bleach in textiles and paper, a disinfectant in water treatment, and a hair-lightening agent in cosmetics. It has a density of 1.11 g/cm³ (30% solution), boiling point 150.2°C (decomposes), melting point -0.43°C, and is miscible with water. It has a bitter taste, acts as an oxidizer, and is produced by anthraquinone process; available in concentrations like 3-50%, unstable and decomposes to water and oxygen.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Applications
Used as bleach in textiles and paper; disinfectant in water treatment and healthcare; oxidizer in chemical synthesis and rocket fuel; in cosmetics for hair lightening; in food processing for aseptic packaging; in environmental remediation for pollutant degradation.
Safety & Risks
Strong oxidizer, causes burns to skin and eyes; inhalation irritates lungs. Decomposes violently with catalysts or heat releasing oxygen; avoid organics and metals. Stable with stabilizers; Hazard Class 5.1 (oxidizer) and 8 (corrosive); use PPE, ventilate.
Packaging
Supplied in 30-65kg plastic drums or IBC totes; store in cool, ventilated places away from sunlight.