Hydrogen Peroxide
CAS 7722-84-1 · H2O2
Hazard classDanger — Oxidiser, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive
PictogramsOxidiserIrritant / harmfulCorrosive
H-statements- H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Oxidizing agentBleaching agentCBIProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedCleaning agentIntermediate
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3)
IDLH 75 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonymshydrogen peroxide · 7722-84-1 · oxydol · perhydrol · Superoxol · Interox · Hydrogen dioxide · Inhibine
Molecular weight34.015 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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