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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Hydrogen Peroxide (20 to 40%)
MSDS Ref. No.: 7722-84-1-3
Date Approved: 06/03/2008
Revision No.: 11
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
requirements.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Hydrogen Peroxide (20 to 40%)
ALTERNATE PRODUCT NAME(S):
Durox® Reg. & LR 35%, Oxypure® 35%, Standard 27.5 & 35%,
Super D® 25 & 35, Technical 35%, HTP 35%, OHP 35%, Chlorate
Grade, 20%, Semiconductor Reg, Seg, RGS, RGS 2, RGS 3, 31%
GENERAL USE:
Durox® 35% Reg. & LR - meets the Food Chemical Codex
requirements for aseptic packaging and other food related
applications.
Oxypure® 35% - certified by NSF to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60
requirements for drinking water treatment.
Standard 27.5 and 35% - most suitable grade for industrial bleaching,
processing, pollution abatement and general oxidation reactions.
Semiconductor Reg, Seg, RGS, RGS 2, RGS 3, 31% - conform to
ACS and Semi Specs. for wafer etching and cleaning, and
applications requiring low residues.
Super D® 25 and 35% - meets US Pharmacopoeia specifications for
3% topical solutions when diluted with proper quality water. While
manufactured to the USP standards for purity and to FMC's
demanding ISO 9002 quality standards, FMC does not claim that it's
Hydrogen Peroxide is manufactured in accordance with all
pharmaceutical cGMP conditions.
Technical 35% - essentially free of inorganic metals suitable for
chemical synthesis.
HTP 35% - specially formulated for aerospace equipment
conditioning.
OHP 35% - specially formulated for OHP process, advanced
oxidation, and activated peroxide applications
Chlorate Grade 20% - specially formulated for use in chlorate
manufacture or processing.
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MANUFACTURER
FMC CORPORATION
FMC Peroxygens
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299-6000 (General Information)
msdsinfo@fmc.com (Email - General Information)
FMC of Canada Ltd.
FMC Peroxygens
PG Pulp Mill Road
Prince George, BC V2N2S6
(250) 561-4200 (General Information)
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(281) 474-8750 (Plant: Pasadena, TX, US - Call Collect)
(250) 561-4221 (Plant: Prince George, BC, Canada - Call
Collect)
(303) 595-9048 (Medical - U.S. - Call Collect)
For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A.)
(613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
•
Clear, colorless, odorless liquid
•
Oxidizer.
•
Contact with combustibles may cause fire.
•
Decomposes yielding oxygen that supports combustion of organic matters and can cause overpressure
if confined.
•
Corrosive to eyes, nose, throat, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Corrosive to eyes, nose, throat and lungs. May cause
irreversible tissue damage to the eyes including blindness. May cause skin irritation.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS#
Wt.%
EC No.
EC Class
Hydrogen Peroxide
7722-84-1
20 - 40
231-765-0
O, C, Xn; R5- R8-R35-
R20/22
Water
7732-18-5
60 - 80
231-791-2
Not classified
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids
intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist immediately.
SKIN:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists,
contact a medical doctor.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR:
Hydrogen peroxide at these concentrations is a strong
oxidant. Direct contact with the eye is likely to cause corneal damage especially if not washed immediately.
Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is recommended and the possibility of local corticosteroid therapy
should be considered. Because of the likelihood of corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract after
ingestion, and the unlikelihood of systemic effects, attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction
or gastric lavage should be avoided. There is a remote possibility, however, that a nasogastric or orogastric
tube may be required for the reduction of severe distension due to gas formation.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Flood with water.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Product is non-combustible. On decomposition releases
oxygen which may intensify fire.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Any tank or container surrounded by fire should be
flooded with water for cooling. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
Non-combustible
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT:
No data available
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE:
No data available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES:
Dilute with a large volume of water and hold in a pond or diked area until
hydrogen peroxide decomposes. Hydrogen peroxide may be decomposed by adding sodium metabisulfite
or sodium sulfite after diluting to about 5%. Dispose according to methods outlined for waste disposal.
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Combustible materials exposed to hydrogen peroxide should be immediately submerged in or rinsed with
large amounts of water to ensure that all hydrogen peroxide is removed. Residual hydrogen peroxide that is
allowed to dry (upon evaporation hydrogen peroxide can concentrate) on organic materials such as paper,
fabrics, cotton, leather, wood or other combustibles can cause the material to ignite and result in a fire.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Wear chemical splash-type monogoggles and full-face shield, impervious clothing,
such as rubber, PVC, etc., and rubber or neoprene gloves and shoes. Avoid cotton, wool and leather. Avoid
excessive heat and contamination. Contamination may cause decomposition and generation of oxygen gas
which could result in high pressures and possible container rupture. Hydrogen peroxide should be stored
only in vented containers and transferred only in a prescribed manner (see FMC Technical Bulletins).
Never return unused hydrogen peroxide to original container, empty drums should be triple rinsed with
water before discarding. Utensils used for handling hydrogen peroxide should only be made of glass,
stainless steel, aluminum or plastic.
STORAGE:
Store drums in cool areas out of direct sunlight and away from combustibles. For bulk
storage refer to FMC Technical Bulletins.
COMMENTS:
VENTILATION: Provide mechanical general and/or local exhaust ventilation to
prevent release of vapor or mist into the work environment.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name
ACGIH
OSHA
Supplier
Hydrogen Peroxide
1 ppm (TWA)
1 ppm (PEL)
1.4 mg/m
3
(PEL)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation should be provided to minimize the release of
hydrogen peroxide vapors and mists into the work environment. Spills should be minimized or confined
immediately to prevent release into the work area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash
before reuse.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE:
Use chemical splash-type monogoggles and a full-face shield made
of polycarbonate, acetate, polycarbonate/acetate, PETG or thermoplastic.
RESPIRATORY:
If concentrations in excess of 10 ppm are expected, use NIOSH/DHHS
approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or other approved atmospheric-supplied
respirator (ASR) equipment (e.g., a full-face airline respirator (ALR)). DO NOT use any form of
air-purifying respirator (APR) or filtering facepiece (AKA dust mask), especially those containing
oxidizable sorbants such as activated carbon.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
For body protection wear impervious clothing such as
an approved splash protective suit made of SBR Rubber, PVC (PVC Outershell w/Polyester
Substrate), Gore-Tex (Polyester trilaminate w/Gore-Tex), or a specialized HAZMAT Splash or
Protective Suite (Level A, B, or C). For foot protection, wear approved boots made of NBR, PVC,
Polyurethane, or neoprene. Overboots made of Latex or PVC, as well as firefighter boots or
specialized HAZMAT boots are also permitted. DO NOT wear any form of boot or overboots
made of nylon or nylon blends. DO NOT use cotton, wool or leather, as these materials react
RAPIDLY with higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Completely submerge hydrogen
peroxide contaminated clothing or other materials in water prior to drying. Residual hydrogen
peroxide, if allowed to dry on materials such as paper, fabrics, cotton, leather, wood or other
combustibles can cause the material to ignite and result in a fire.
GLOVES:
For hand protection, wear approved gloves made of nitrile, PVC, or neoprene.
DO NOT use cotton, wool or leather for these materials react RAPIDLY with higher
concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Thoroughly rinse the outside of gloves with water prior to
removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR:
Odorless
APPEARANCE:
Clear, colorless liquid
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Non-combustible
BOILING POINT:
103ºC/218ºF (20%); 107ºC/225ºF (31%); 108ºC/226ºF
(35%)
COEFFICIENT OF OIL / WATER:
Not available
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME:
Not available
EVAPORATION RATE:
> 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
FLASH POINT:
Non-combustible
FREEZING POINT:
-15ºC/6ºF (20%); -26ºC/-15ºF (31%); -33ºC/-27ºF (35%)
ODOR THRESHOLD:
Not available
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES:
Strong oxidizer
PERCENT VOLATILE:
100
pH:
<= 3.7
5.0 - 6.0 @ 25 °C (1% solution)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
100 %
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.07 @ 20ºC/4ºC (20%); 1.11 @ 20ºC/4ºC (31%); 1.13 @
20ºC/4ºC (35%)
VAPOR DENSITY:
(Air = 1): Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE:
28 mmHg @ 30ºC (20%); 24 mmHg @ 30ºC (31%); 23
mmHg @ 30ºC (35%)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Excessive heat or contamination could cause
product to become unstable.
STABILITY:
Stable (heat and contamination could cause
decomposition)
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Reducing agents, wood, paper and other
combustibles, iron and other heavy metals, copper
alloys and caustic.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxygen which supports combustion.
COMMENTS:
Materials to Avoid : Dirt, organics, cyanides and combustibles such as wood, paper,
oils, etc.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS:
35% hydrogen peroxide: Extremely irritating/corrosive (rabbit) [FMC Study
Number: I83-748]
SKIN EFFECTS:
35% hydrogen peroxide: Mildly irritating after 4-hour exposure (rabbit) [FMC
Study Number: I83-747]
DERMAL LD
50
:
35% hydrogen peroxide: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit) [FMC Study Number: I83-746]
ORAL LD
50
:
35% hydrogen peroxide: 1,193 mg/kg (rat) [FMC Study Number: I83-745]
INHALATION LC
50
:
50% hydrogen peroxide: > 0.17 mg/l (rat) [FMC Study Number: I89-1080]
TARGET ORGANS:
Eyes, nose, throat and lungs
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
Extremely irritating/corrosive to eyes
and gastrointestinal tract. May cause irreversible tissue damage to the eyes including blindness. Inhalation
of mist or vapors may be severely irritating to nose, throat and lungs. May cause skin irritation.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that there is inadequate evidence for carcinogenicity of
hydrogen peroxide in humans, but limited evidence in experimental animals (Group 3 - not classifiable as
to its carcinogenicity to humans). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH) has concluded that hydrogen peroxide is a ’Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown
Relevance to Humans’ (A3).
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CARCINOGENICITY:
Chemical Name
IARC
NTP
OSHA
Other
Hydrogen Peroxide
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
(ACGIH) Listed (A3,
Animal Carcinogen)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Channel catfish 96-hour LC
50
= 37.4 mg/L
Fathead minnow 96-hour LC
50
= 16.4 mg/L
Daphnia magna 24-hour EC
50
= 7.7 mg/L
Daphnia pulex 48-hour LC
50
= 2.4 mg/L
Freshwater snail 96-hour LC
50
= 17.7 mg/L
For more information refer to ECETOC "Joint Assessment of Commodity Chemicals No. 22, Hydrogen
Peroxide." ISSN-0773-6339, January 1993
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION:
Hydrogen peroxide in the aquatic environment is
subject to various reduction or oxidation processes and decomposes into water and oxygen. Hydrogen
peroxide half-life in freshwater ranged from 8 hours to 20 days, in air from 10-20 hrs. and in soils from
minutes to hours depending upon microbiological activity and metal contaminants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
An acceptable method of disposal is to dilute with a large amount of
water and allow the hydrogen peroxide to decompose followed by discharge into a suitable treatment
system in accordance with all regulatory agencies. The appropriate regulatory agencies should be
contacted prior to disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with
not less than 20% but not more than 40%
hydrogen peroxide
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS / DIVISION:
5.1 (Oxidizer)
UN/NA NUMBER:
UN 2014
PACKING GROUP:
II
LABEL(S):
Oxidizer, Corrosive
PLACARD(S):
5.1 (Oxidizer)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DOT Marking: Hydrogen Peroxide,
aqueous solution with not less than 20%,
but not more than 40% Hydrogen Peroxide,
UN 2014
Hazardous Substance/RQ: Not applicable
49 STCC Number: 4918775
DOT Spec: stainless steel/high purity
aluminum cargo tanks and rail cars. UN
Spec: HDPE drums. Contact FMC for
specific details.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with
not less than 20%, but not more than 60%
hydrogen peroxide.
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with
not less than 20%, but not more than 40%
hydrogen peroxide (*).
OTHER INFORMATION:
(*) Air regulations permit shipment of Hydrogen Peroxide (20 - 40%) in non-vented containers for Air
Cargo Only aircraft, as well as for Passenger and Cargo aircraft. HOWEVER, all FMC Hydrogen Peroxide
containers are vented and therefore, air shipments of FMC H
2
0
2
is not permitted. IATA air regulations state
that venting of packages containing oxidizing substances is not permitted for air transport.
Protect from physical damage. Keep drums in upright position. Drums should not be stacked in transit. Do
not store drum on wooden pallets.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A):
Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370):
Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
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SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370):
The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs;
however, this product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.:
None, (conc. <52%)
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372):
Not listed
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND
LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):
Unlisted (Hydrogen Peroxide 20-40%); RQ = 100 lbs.; Ignitability, Corrosivity
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
Listed
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)
RCRA IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE (40 CFR 261):
Waste Number:
D001, D002
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM):
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products
Regulations.
Hazard Classification / Division: C
E
D2B
Product Identification Number:
2014
Ingredient Disclosure List:
Listed
Domestic Substance List:
All components listed
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Hydrogen peroxide:
China: Listed
Japan (ENCS): (1)-419
Korea: KE-20204
Philippines (PICCS): Listed
HAZARD AND RISK PHRASE DESCRIPTIONS:
EC Symbols:
O
(Oxidizer)
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C
(Corrosive)
Xn
(Harmful)
EC Risk Phrases:
R5
(Heating may cause an explosion.)
R8
(Contact with combustible material may cause fire)
R35
(Causes severe burns.)
R20/22 (Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS
Health
3
Flammability
0
Physical Hazard
1
Personal Protection (PPE)
H
Protection = H (Safety goggles, gloves, apron, the use of a supplied air or SCBA respirator is required
in lieu of a vapor cartridge respirator)
HMIS = Hazardous Materials Identification System
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Severe
3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
0
Reactivity
1
Special
OX
SPECIAL = OX (Oxidizer)
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS replaces Revision #10, dated April 27, 2006.
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Changes in information are as follows:
Section 1 (Product and Company Identification)
Section 3 (Composition / Information on Ingredients)
Section 15 (Regulatory Information)
Section 16 (Other Information)
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