Hydrogen Peroxide

1Identification

Name

Hydrogen Peroxide

IUPAC name

hydrogen peroxide

CAS number

7722-84-1

EC number

231-765-0

Molecular formula

H2O2

Molecular weight

34.015 g/mol

InChIKey

MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

OO

PubChem CID

784

Synonyms

hydrogen peroxide, oxydol, perhydrol, Superoxol, Interox, Hydrogen dioxide, Inhibine, Peroxaan, Albone, Hioxyl, Kastone, H2O2, Albone 35, Albone DS

Recommended uses

• CIR ingredient: Hydrogen Peroxide
  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
• Used for the bleaching, disinfecting, and producing other chemicals; H2O2 is used in the textile, wood pulp, food, hairdressing, fur, and water treatment industries; [ACGIH] Used in photography (hypo eliminator); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] Used in the deliming and dyeing stages of leather production; [PMID 21938525]
  Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
• Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry] Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry] Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry] Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean] Sewer and Wastewater Treatment [Category: Industry] Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry] Photographic Processing [Category: Other] Fur Dressing and Dyeing [Category: Industry]
  Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
• Oxidizing/reducing agents Cleaning agent Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Intermediate Oxidizing agent Laboratory chemicals CBI Other Processing aids not otherwise specified Semiconductor and photovoltaic agent Bleaching agents Abrasives Plating agent Bleaching agent
  EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
• Cleaning agent Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Etching agent Intermediate Oxidizing agent Laboratory chemicals Bleaching agent
  EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)

Use categories: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Antimicrobial Actives;Oxidants and Oxidant Stabilizers · Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern · Animal Drugs -> FDA Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book) -> Active Ingredients · Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes

Description

• Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a bitter taste. Small amounts of gaseous hydrogen peroxide occur naturally in the air. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable, decomposing readily to oxygen and water with release of heat. Although nonflammable, it is a powerful oxidizing agent that can cause spontaneous combustion when it comes in contact with organic material. Hydrogen peroxide is found in many households at low concentrations (3-9%) for medicinal applications and as a clothes and hair bleach.
  Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
• Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, stabilized, with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat containers may violently rupture due to decomposition. Used to bleach textiles and wood pulp, in chemical manufacturing and food processing.
  CAMEO Chemicals
• Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, with not less than 20% but not more than 60% hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary) appears as colorless aqueous solution. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Contact with most common metals and their compounds may cause violent decomposition, especially in the higher concentrations. Contact with combustible materials may result in spontaneous ignition. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may cause decomposition and rupturing of the container. Used to bleach textiles and wood pulp, in chemical manufacturing and food processing.
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2Hazard identification

Signal word

Danger

Pictograms

GHS03, GHS05, GHS07

Classification source

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Precautionary statements

Other reported classifications

7 classification records exist across sources. Differences usually reflect purity, physical form or impurities.

NFPA 704 rating

• OX - Oxidizer: Materials that possess oxidizing properties.
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Health hazards

• Excerpt from ERG Guide 143 [Oxidizers (Unstable)]: TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. Toxic fumes or dust may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)
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• Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)
  CAMEO Chemicals
• Strong irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. (EPA, 1998)
  CAMEO Chemicals

Fire hazards

• Excerpt from ERG Guide 143 [Oxidizers (Unstable)]: May explode from friction, heat or contamination. These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. (ERG, 2024)
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• Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: CAUTION: Ammonium nitrate products may explode if involved in fire or contaminated with hydrocarbons (fuels), organic matter, other contaminants or when hot molten and contained. Treat as an explosive (ERG Guide 112). These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May explode from heat or contamination. Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. (ERG, 2024)
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• Spontaneous ignition may occur when contact with combustible materials is made. Oxygen released in decomposition will promote combustion. Fires can be of the flaring type but are not explosive unless confined. Vapor concentration greater than 40 percent by weight can be decomposed explosively at 1 atmosphere pressure. Severe explosion hazard when it is exposed to heat, mechanical impact, detonation of a blasting cap, or caused to decompose catalytically. Decomposition can build up large pressures of oxygen and water which may then burst explosively. Avoid oxidizable materials including iron, copper, brass, bronze, chromium, zinc, lead, manganese, silver, catalytic metals.
  CAMEO Chemicals

Hazards summary

• Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a bitter taste. Small amounts of gaseous hydrogen peroxide occur naturally in the air. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable, decomposing readily to oxygen and water with release of heat. Although nonflammable, it is a powerful oxidizing agent that can cause spontaneous combustion when it comes in contact with organic material. Hydrogen peroxide is found in many households at low concentrations (3-9%) for medicinal applications and as a clothes and hair bleach.
  Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
• Liquid causes second degree burns after a few minutes of contact; [CHRIS] Hydrogen peroxide 30-70% is corrosive to the skin. [Quick CPC] When used for household disinfectant purposes (3% to 5%), it is mildly irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. At a concentration of 10%, which is found in some hair-bleaching solutions, it is strongly irritating and may be corrosive. [ATSDR Medical Management] Corrosive to the skin and eyes and irritating to the respiratory tract; [ICSC] Hydrogen peroxide solutions 35% and greater could cause pulmonary edema after inhalation; [CHEMINFO]
  Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases

3Composition / information on ingredients

This page describes the pure substance. Commercial products may be solutions or mixtures. Check Section 3 of your supplier's SDS for concentrations and other ingredients.

4First-aid measures

• Excerpt from ERG Guide 143 [Oxidizers (Unstable)]: Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: Contaminated clothing may be a fire risk when dry. (ERG, 2024)
  CAMEO Chemicals
• EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
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• Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: Contaminated clothing may be a fire risk when dry. (ERG, 2024)
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• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Hydrogen Peroxide Exposure: Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to hydrogen peroxide may be severe and include irritation or burns to the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Distension or rupture of the stomach and other hollow viscera may occur; vomiting is common. Corneal ulceration may develop. Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to hydrogen peroxide may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary.
  CAMEO Chemicals

Symptoms of exposure

• Sore throat. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
• MAY BE ABSORBED! Skin discoloration. Swelling. Redness. Pain. Skin burns.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
• Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Corneal damage. Burns.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)

5Fire-fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• If material involved in fire: Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. /Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

6Accidental release measures

Isolation and evacuation

• Excerpt from ERG Guide 143 [Oxidizers (Unstable)]: IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary. FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
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• Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet). FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. If ammonium nitrate products are in a tank, rail car or truck and involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions;
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Spill cleanup

• Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Absorb liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Carefully collect remainder. Store and dispose of according to local regulations.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
• ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Environmental considerations - land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Dilute slowly with water. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash or cement powder. /Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• /LABORATORY QUANTITIES/ Wear face shield and goggles, laboratory coat, and butyl rubber gloves. Cover spill with a 1:1:1 mixture by weight of sodium carbonate or calcium carbonate, clay cat litter (bentonite), and sand. Dampen with water. Using a soft plastic scoop, transfer the mix into a container. Transport to the fume hood. Slowly add to a pail of cold water. Gradually add to an excess of aqueous sodium metabisulfite solution. Decant the liquid to the drain. Treat the solid as normal refuse.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

7Handling and storage

• Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Store in vented containers. Store only if stabilized.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Store in original closed container. Be sure that the container vent is working properly. Do not add any other compound to the container. When empty, flush container thoroughly with clean water.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Keep protected from light and in a cool place.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

8Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

• Excerpt from ERG Guide 143 [Oxidizers (Unstable)]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
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• Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
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• Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Hydrogen peroxide: Skin: PREVENT SKIN CONTACT - Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. Wash skin: WHEN CONTAMINATED - The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated. Remove: WHEN WET OR CONTAMINATED - Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced. Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift.
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• Eye/face protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Respirator recommendations

• NIOSH/OSHA Up to 10 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 25 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 75 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any suppli…
  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

9Physical and chemical properties

10Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

• HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, STABILIZED, WITH MORE THAN 60% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE is a powerful oxidizing agent. Will react or decompose violently and exothermically with readily oxidizable materials or alkaline substances. May decompose violently in contact with iron, copper, chromium, and most other metals or their salts, which act as catalysts for this reaction, and with ordinary dust (which frequently contain rust, also a catalyst for this reaction). Stabilization operates against such reactions, but does not eliminate their possibility. Contact with combustible materials may result in their spontaneous ignition.
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• The hazards associated with the use of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (especially highly concentrated solutions) are well documented. There is a release of enough energy during the catalytic decomposition of 65% peroxide to evaporate all water and ignite nearby combustible materials. Most cellulose materials contain enough catalyst to cause spontaneous ignition with 90% peroxide. Contamination of concentrated peroxide causes the possibility of explosion. Readily oxidizable materials, or alkaline substances containing heavy metals may react violently. Solvents(acetone, ethanol, glycerol) will detonate on mixture with peroxide of over 30% concentration, the violence increasing with concentration.
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• An aqueous solution.
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Incompatible materials and hazardous reactions

• Incompatible materials: Zinc, powdered metals, iron, copper, nickel, brass, iron and iron salts. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Ignition on contact with furfuryl alcohol; powdered metals (e.g., magnesium; iron); wood. Violent reaction with aluminum isopropoxide + heavy metal salts; charcoal; coal; dimethylphenylphosphine; hydrogen selenide; lithium tetrahydroaluminate; metals (e.g., potassium, sodium, lithium); metal oxides (e.g., cobalt oxide, iron oxide, lead oxide, lead hydroxide, manganese oxide, mercury oxide, nickel oxide); metal salts (e.g., calcium permanganate); methanol + phosphoric acid; 4-methyl-2,4,6-triazatricyclo [5.2.2.0(2,6)] undeca-8-ene-3,5-dione + potassium hydroxide; alpha-phenylselenoketones; phosphorus; phosphorus(V) oxide; tin(II) chloride; unsaturated organic compounds.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Oxidizable materials, iron, copper, brass, bronze, chromium, zinc, lead, silver, manganese [Note: Contact with combustible material may result in SPONTANEOUS combustion].
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Chemical stability

• Stable under recommended storage conditions. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

11Toxicological information

Target organs

• Eyes, skin, respiratory system
  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Short-term exposure effects

• The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The vapour is severely irritating to the respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause strong foam formation with risk of asphyxiation and aspiration. Exposure to this substance may produce oxygen bubbles (embolism) in the blood, resulting in shock.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)

Long-term exposure effects

• Repeated or chronic inhalation of the vapour may cause chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. The substance may have effects on the hair. This may result in bleaching.
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)

12Ecological information

Not available in the public sources we compile. Check Section 12 of the supplier's SDS.

13Disposal considerations

• SRP: Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in air, soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations. If it is possible or reasonable use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Product: Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company; Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product. /Hydrogen peroxide solution (>/= 30% to <50%)/
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• Wear butyl rubber gloves, eye protection, and laboratory coat. A body shield should be available. In the fume hood, prepare a dilute solution (5%) of peroxide by cautiously adding to a large volume of water. Gradually, while stirring, add to a 50% excess of aqueous sodium metabisulfite in a round-bottom flask equipped with a thermometer. An increase in temperature indicates that reaction is taking place. Acidify the reaction if it does not proceed spontaneously. Neutralize the reaction mixture and wash it into the drain.
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14Transport information

UN numbers: UN 2014, UN 2015, UN 2984

Shipping name

• UN 2014; Hydrogen, peroxide, aqueous solutions with more than 40 percent but not more than 60 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary); Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary)
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• UN 2015; Hydrogen peroxide, stabilized or Hydrogen peroxide aqueous solutions, stabilized with more than 60 percent hydrogen peroxide
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DOT hazard class

• Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with more than 40 percent but not more than 60 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary)
  US Code of Federal Regulations, Hazardous Materials, 49 CFR Part 172
• UN2014
  US Code of Federal Regulations, Hazardous Materials, 49 CFR Part 172
• Div 5.1 Oxidizer (49 eCFR § 173.127)
  US Code of Federal Regulations, Hazardous Materials, 49 CFR Part 172

DOT label

• Oxidizer Corrosive
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• Oxidizer
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UN classification

• UN Hazard Class: 5.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8; UN Pack Group: I
  ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)

Emergency Response Guidebook

• 2984 140
  Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
• 2015 143
  Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

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15Regulatory information

• An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for residues of hydrogen peroxide in or on all food commodities at the rate of </= 1% hydrogen peroxide per application on growing and postharvest crops.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Residues of the following chemical substances are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice as ingredients in an antimicrobial pesticide formulation, provided that the substance is applied on a semi-permanent or permanent food-contact surface (other than being applied on food packaging) with adequate draining before contact with food. (a) The following chemical substances when used as ingredients in an antimicrobial pesticide formulation may be applied to: Food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equipment and utensils. Hydrogen peroxide is included on this list.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Releases of CERCLA hazardous substances are subject to the release reporting requirement of CERCLA section 103, codified at 40 CFR part 302, in addition to the requirements of 40 CFR part 355. Hydrogen peroxide (Conc >52%) is an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) subject to reporting requirements when stored in amounts in excess of its threshold planning quantity (TPQ) of 1,000 lbs.
  Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
• Hydrogen peroxide is an indirect food additive for use only as a component of adhesives.
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16Other information

Compiled from PubChem CID 784 and the sources it aggregates (attributed inline). Data retrieved 2026-10-12. This summary describes the pure substance and is not a supplier SDS.