Hydrogen Peroxide,10%
MSDS Number: H4068 --- Effective Date: 03/01/00
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
CAS No.: 7722-84-1
Molecular Weight: 34.01
Chemical Formula: H2O2
Product Codes: 2194
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Water 7732-18-5 89 - 91% No
Hydrogen Peroxide 7722-84-1 9 - 11% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Vapors are corrosive and irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of
mist may burn the mucous membrane of the nose and throat. In severe cases,
exposures may result in pulmonary edema and death.
Ingestion:
Corrosive and irritating to the mouth, throat, and abdomen. Large doses may
cause symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as
blistering or tissue destruction. Stomach distention (due to rapid
liberation of oxygen), and risk of stomach perforation, convulsions,
pulmonary edema, coma, possible cerebral edema (fluid on the brain), and
death are possible.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur.
Eye Contact:
Vapors are very corrosive and irritating to the eyes. Symptoms include
pain, redness and blurred vision. Splashes can cause permanent tissue
destruction.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the
substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. If allowed to dry on clothing, evaporation leads to concentration
and increased possibility of ignition.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Note to Physician:
Pulmonary edema may be delayed for 24 to 72 hours;keep under observation.
Gastric lavage may be necessary if swallowed. Analysis of body fluids
(particularly gastric aspirates) using the titanium chloride reaction, if
done immediately, will reveal peroxides.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Increases the flammability of combustible, organic and readily oxidizable materials.
Explosion:
Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials, flammable materials,
or powdered metals can cause fire or explosion. Drying of concentrated
hydrogen peroxide on clothing or other combustible materials may cause fire
or explosion. Sealed containers may rupture when heated.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray may be used to extinguish surrounding fire and cool exposed
containers. Water spray will also reduce fume and irritant gases.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
CAUTION! Caustic material. Causes fires with organic material. Ventilate
area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as
specified in Section 8. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Do not
return spilled material to original container.
Larger Spills: Dilute with a large amount of water and hold in a pond or
re in a cool(< 35C), well-ventilated dark area separated from
combustible substances, reducing agents, strong bases, organics.Do not
store on wooden shelves or floors. Suggest rotation of stock. Containers
must be vented, but check periodically for bulging containers which can
burst from pressure. Protect containers from physical damage,
contamination, heat and incompatibles.. Contamination from any source
(dust, metals) may cause rapid decomposition with generation of large
quantities of oxygen gas and high pressures. Rinse empty containers
thoroughly with clean water. Glass, polyethylene, stainless steel and
aluminum are recommended materials for storage containers. Containers of
this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for
the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
1 ppm (TWA).
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
1 ppm (TWA), A3: Animal carcinogen.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant
at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece
respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing
apparatus. This substance has unknown warning properties.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Pungent odor.
Solubility:
Complete (100%)
Specific Gravity:
1.05
pH:
4.4 (10% solution)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
100C (212F)
Melting Point:
No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
23.0 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
> 1
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Normally stable if uncontaminated, but slowly decomposes to release oxygen.
Unstable with heat, may result in dangerous pressures. A strong oxidizer,
reacts violently upon contact with many organic substances, particularly
textile and paper. Avoid light and keep in a closed but vented container to
prevent evaporation (concentration) and contamination.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Decomposes to water and oxygen with rapid heat release. Use vented
containers. The solution can decompose violently upon heating.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Heat, reducing agents, organic materials, dirt, alkalis, rust, and many
metals. Spontaneous combustion may occur on standing in contact with
readily flammable materials.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light and incompatibles. Avoid excess heat and contact with combustible or
organic materials.
11. Toxicological Information
Investigated as a tumorigen and mutagen. No LD50/LC50 information found
relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Water (7732-18-5) No No None
Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1) No No 3
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use
or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION (WITH NOT
LESS THAN 8 PERCENT BUT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN2984
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 8PT
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION (WITH NOT
LESS THAN 8 PERCENT BUT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)
Hazard Class: -----------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Water (7732-18-5) No No No No
Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1) 1000 1000 No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Water (7732-18-5) No No No
Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1) 1 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Mixture / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2P
Poison Schedule: S6
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Other: Oxidizer
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Label Precautions:
Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.
Avoid contamination from any source, metals, dust, and organic materials that may cause rapid decomposition, generation of large quantities of oxygen gas and high pressure. Drying of product on clothing or combustible materials may cause fire.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh
air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases get medical
attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
No changes.
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