Oxidizing
Corrosive
Acute toxic
Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Hydrogen Peroxide is a clear, colorless liquid with strong oxidizing properties. It is widely used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer in various industrial and consumer applications. It is fully miscible with water and decomposes into water and oxygen, making it environmentally friendly.
- Disinfectant: Used for surface disinfection and sterilization.
- Pulp and Paper Industry: Used as a bleaching agent.
- Textile Industry: Applied for fabric bleaching.
- Water Treatment: Removes pollutants and controls odor.
- Cosmetics: Found in hair dyes and teeth whitening products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in producing organic and inorganic chemicals.
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Odor
Slightly sharp
Molecular Formula
H2O2
Molecular Weight
34.01 g/mol
Boiling Point
Decomposes before boiling
Density
~1.11 g/cm³ (at 30% solution)
Solubility
Miscible with water
pH
3.5 - 4.5 (30% solution)
Chemical Stability
Decomposes slowly, accelerated by heat, light, and impurities
IUPAC Name
hydrogen peroxide
Molekulyar formula
H2O2
Molekulyar og‘irlik
34.01 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
OO
InChIKey
MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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