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Material Safety Data Sheet for 35% Concentration Hydrogen Peroxide

U.S. / Canada Version - Effective July 1, 1996
WWW Replication - Effective June 4, 1997

1. Chemical Product / Company Identification

  • Product name... Durox (TM) REG & LR 35%
    Hybrite (R) 32.5%
    OxyPure (R) 35%
    Semiconductor, REG & SEG 31%
    Standard 27.5 & 35%
    Super D (R) 25 & 35%
    Technical 35%
    Chlorate Grade 20%


  • Synonyms... Hydrogen peroxide solutions 20 to 40%


  • Information provided by... FMC Corporation
    Peroxygen Chemical Division
    1735 Market Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    (215) 299-6000    		 FMC of Canada Ltd.
    Peroxygen Chemical Division
    PG Pulp Mill Road
    Prince George, BC Y2N2S6
    (604) 561-4200


  • Emergency phone numbers... Chemtrec
    Medical
    Plant/Other    		 (800) 424-9300
    (303) 595-9048 call collect
    (609) 924-6677 call collect in U.S.
    (613) 996-6666 CANUTEC


2. Composition / Information on Ingredients

  • CAS # and Components...

    Material / Component
    Percent
    CAS #    		 Hydrogen Peroxide
    20 to 40%
    7722-84-1    		 Water
    60 to 80%
    7732-18-5


3. Hazard Identification

  • Emergency Overview... Oxidizer. Contact with combustibles may cause fire. Decomposes yielding oxygen that supports combustion of organic matters and can cause overpressure if confined.
  • Health Effects... Corrosive to eyes, nose, throat and lungs. May cause irreversible tissue damage to the eyes including blindness. May cause skin irritation.


4. First Aid Measures

  • Eyes... Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids intermittently. See a physician or opthalmologist.
  • Skin... Wash with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, see a physician.
  • Inhalation... Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs, call a physician.
  • Ingestion... If swallowed, drink plenty of water immediately to dilute. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a physician.
  • Notes to Physician... 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 of gastric lavage should be avoided. There is 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... Preferably water or water fog. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical may also be used.
  • Special Firefighting Procedures... Any tank or container surrounded by fire should be flooded with water for cooling. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Degrees of Fire and Explosion Hazard... Product is noncombustible. On decomposition H2O2 releases oxygen which may intensify fire.
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products... Oxygen which supports combustion.


6. Accidental Release Measures

  • Procedure for Release Or Spill... Dilute with large volume of water and hold in a pond or diked area until H2O2 decomposes. Dispose according to methods outlined for waste disposal.


7. Handling and Storage

  • Handling... Wear cup type chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield, polyester or acrylic full cover clothing 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 should be 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 be made only of glassy stainless steel, aluminum or plastic.
  • Ventilation... Provide mechanical general and/or local exhaust ventilation to prevent release of vapor or mist into the work environment.
  • Storage... Store drums in cool areas out of direct sunlight and away from combustibles. For bulk storage refer to FMC technical bulletins.


8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

  • Control Measures... Ventilation should be provided to minimize the release of H2O2 vapors and mist into the work environment. Spills should be collected or confined immediately and diluted for disposal to prevent release into the work area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash before reuse.
  • Recommended Personal Protective Equipment...

    Respiratory If concentrations in excess of 10 ppm are expected use approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not use oxidizable sorbants such as activated carbon.
    Eyes Use cup type chemical goggles and/or full face shield.
    Gloves Liquid proof rubber or neoprene gloves.
    Special Clothing and Equipment Polyester or acrylic full clothing. (avoid cottony wool and leather)
    Footwear Rubber or neoprene footwear. (avoid leather)


9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Properties for...20% 31% 35%
    Melting / Freezing Point -15°C (6°F) -26°C (-15°F) -33°C (-27°F)
    Boiling Point 103°C (218°F) 107°C (225°F) 108°C (226°F)
    Vapor Pressure 28 mm Hg @ 30°C 24 mm Hg @ 30°C 23 mm Hg @ 30°C
    Vapor Density (Air=1) No data available No data available No data available
    Room Temperature (appearance and state) Clear colorless liquid Clear colorless liquid Clear colorless liquid
    Vapor Density (Air=1) Odorless Odorless Odorless
    Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.07 @ 20 °C / 4 °C 1.11 @ 20 °C / 4 °C 1.13 @ 20 °C / 4 °C
    Solubility in H2O, % by wt 100% 100% 100%
    % Volatiles 100% 100% 100%
    Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1) Above 1 Above 1 Above 1
    pH (as is) 2.0 - 3.5 2.0 - 3.5 2.0 - 3.5
    pH (1% solution) 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0
    Odor Threshold Not available Not available Not available
    Density (g/mL) Not available Not available Not available
    Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not available Not available Not available
    Flash Point Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible
    Autoignition Temperature Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible
    Flammable Limits: Upper Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible
    Flammable Limits: Lower (air) Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible
    Explosive Properties Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
    Oxidizing Properties Strong oxidizer Strong oxidizer Strong oxidizer
    Solubility: Fat Solubility (solvent - oil) No data available No data available No data available


10. Stability and Reactivity

  • Stability... Stable (heat and contamination could cause decomposition)
  • Hazardous Polymerization... Will not occur
  • Conditions to Avoid... Excessive heat or contamination could cause product to become unstable.
  • Materials to Avoid... Dirt, organics, cyanides and combustibles such as wood, paper, oils, etc.
  • Major Contaminants that Contribute to Instability... Iron and other heavy metals, copper alloys and caustic.
  • Incompatibility... Reducing agents, wood, paper and other combustibles (see above)
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products... Oxygen that supports combustion
  • Sensitivity to Mech Impact... No data available
  • Sensitivity to Static Discharge... No data available


11. Toxicological Information

  • Eye Contact... Extremely irritating/corrosive (rabbit) (35% H2O2)
    Ref. I83-748
  • Skin Contact... Mildly irritating after 4 hours exposure (rabbit) (35% H2O2)
    Ref. I83-747
  • Skin Absorption... LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (rabbit) (35% H2O2)
    Ref. I83-746
  • Inhalation... LC50 > 0.17 mg/L (rat) (50% H2O2)
    Ref. I89-1080
  • Ingestion... LD50 = 1193 mg/kg (rat) (35% H2O2)
    Ref. I83-745
  • 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... There are reports of limited evidence of carcinogenicity of hydrogen peroxide to mice administered high concentrations in their drinking water (IARC Monograph 36, 1985). However, the international agency for research on cancer concluded that hydrogen peroxide could not be classified as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group III carcinogen).

    (Note: Effects considered include: Sensitivities, Carcinogenicity, Teratogenicity, Synergisic Products, and any Medical Conditions generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure.)


12. Ecological Information

  • Environmental Fate... H2O2 in the aquatic environment is subject to various reduction or oxidation processes and decomposes into water and oxygen. H2O2 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.
  • Environmental Effects... Channel catfish: 96 hr LC50 = 37.4 mg/L
    Fathead minnow: 96 hr LC50 = 16.4 mg/L
    Daphnia magna: 24 hr EC50 = 7.7 mg/L
    Daphnia pule: 48 hr LC50 = 2.4 mg/L
    Physa sp.: 96 hr LC50 = 17.7 mg/L (freshwater snail)

    For more information refer to ECETOC "Joint Assessment of Commodity Chemicals, No.22, Hydrogen Peroxide." ISSN-0773-6339, January 1993


13. Disposal Considerations

  • Waste 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. Because acceptable methods of disposal may vary by location and because regulatory requirements may change, the appropriate regulatory agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.


14. Transport Information

  • DOT Proper Shipping Name... Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide.
  • IATA... Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide.
  • IMDG... Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide.
  • DOT Classification... 5.1 (Oxidizer)
  • DOT Labels... Oxidizer, corrosive
  • DOT Marking... Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide. UN 2014
  • DOT Placard... 5.1 (Oxidizer)
  • UN Number... UN 2014
  • Hazardous Substance / RQ... Not applicable
  • 49 STCC Number... 4918776
  • Precautions to be Taken in Transportation... Protect from physical damage. Keep drums in upright position. Drums should not be stacked in transit. Do not store drums on wooden pallets.
  • Other Shipping Information... Aluminum tanks, drum/DOT 42D, Packing group II


15. Regulatory Information

  • OSHA Exposure Limits...

    Substance(s)
    OSHA:PEL-TWA
    STEL
    Ceiling
    Skin Designation     ACGIH:TLV-TWA
    STEL
    Ceiling
    Skin Designation

    		 Hydrogen Peroxide


    1 ppm
    Not applicable
    Not applicable
    Not applicable



    1 ppm
    Not applicable
    Not applicable
    Not applicable

  • Target Organ Effects... Sensory irritation, eyes and lungs
  • Carcinogenic Potential... Hydrogen peroxide

    Regulated by OSHA
    Listed on NTP Report
    IARG Group 1, 2a, 2b
    No
    No
    No

  • U.S. EPA Requirements...

    Release Reporting
    CERCLA (40 CFR 302)

    Listed Substance(s)
    RQ
    Characteristic
    RCRA Waste No.

    Unlisted Substance(s)
    RQ
    Characteristic
    RCRA Waste No.

    Not listed

    No
    Not applicable
    Not applicable
    Not applicable

    Hydrogen peroxide 20-40%
    100 lbs
    Ignitability, Corrosivity
    D001, D002

  • SARA Title III Sec. 313...

    (40 CFR 372)
    Listed Toxic Chemical
    Not listed
    Not listed

  • Inventory Reporting
    SARA Title III, Sec 311/312
    (40 CFR 370)...

    Substance(s)
    Hazard Category
    Planning Threshold
    Hydrogen peroxide 20-40%
    Fire hazard, Immediate (acute) health hazard
    Conc. < 52% (10,000 lbs)

  • Emergency Planning
    SARA Title III, Sec 302/303
    (40 CFR 355)...

    Listed Substance(s)
    RQ
    Planning Threshold
    Not applicable
    Not applicable
    Not applicable

  • U.S. TSCA Status... Listed

  • Canada Ingredient Disclosure List...
    Substance(s)
    Controlled Product
    Hazard Symbols
    Hazard Class & Division
    Product Ident. No.
    Domestic Substance List
    CEPA Priority List

    Carcinogenicity
    ACGIH Appendix A
    A1 - Confirmed Human
    A1 - Suspected Human

    IARC Group 1 or 2
    Hydrogen peroxide
    Yes
    Corrosive, Oxidizing, Materials causing other toxic effects
    Class C, Class D, Div. 2, Subdiv. B, Class E
    2014
    Listed
    Not listed


    Not listed
    Not applicable
    Not applicable

    No

  • Label Language
    (U.S. / Canada)...

    Health Danger. Corrosive to eyes. Direct eye contact may cause reversible tissue damage including blindness. Inhalation of mist or vapor could cause irritation of lungs, nose and throat, usually subsides after exposure ceases. Do not ingest. Corrosive to gastrointestinal tract. May be fatal if swallowed.
    Physical Oxidizer. Initiates combustion in other materials by causing fire through release of oxygen.
    Handling and Storage Keep container in cool place (avoid excessive heat), away from combustibles such as wood, paper, oils, etc. Store only in vented containers. Storage should conform to standards in NFPA bulletin 43a. Avoid contamination - contamination could cause decomposition and generation of oxygen which may result in high pressures and possible container rupture. Do not return unused material to the original container. Wear cup type chemical safety goggles and/or full face mask. Use only suitable protective clothing, e.g., rubber, neoprene or synthetic fibers (avoid cotton, wool and leather). Use glass, stainless steel, aluminum or plastic materials when handling hydrogen peroxide. Empty drums should be triple rinsed with water before discarding.
    First Aid

    		 In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. See a physician. Wash clothing before reuse. If swallowed, drink plenty of water to dilute. Do not induce vomiting. See a physician immediately.

  • State Regulations... Proposition 65 - California

    Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986 requires The government of California to develop a list of carcinogens (a) and reproductive toxins (b). No persons doing business shall knowingly expose any individual to a chemical on this list. FMC’s 70% hydrogen peroxide contains the indicated concentration(s) of Listed chemicals: cadmium (a) 0.1%; chromium (a) less than 0.2% and lead (b) less than 0.5%.

    (Note: Percentages less than 70% hydrogen peroxide would contain proportionately less.)


16. Other Information

  • Product Uses...



    		 Durox (TM) 35% REG & LR meets food chemical codex requirements for aseptic packaging and other food related applications.

    Oxypure (R) 35% certified by NSF to meet ANSI/NSF Std. 60 requirements for drinking water treatment.

    Standard 27.5 & 35% grade most suitable for industrial bleaching, processing, pollution abatement and general oxidation reactions.

    Semiconductor REG & SEG 31% conform to ACS and semi specs. For wafer etching and cleaning and applications requiring low residues.

    Super D (R) 25 & 35% complies with pharmacopoeia specifications suitable for preparing dilute solutions for pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic applications.

    Technical 35% essentially free of inorganic metals, suitable for chemical synthesis.

    Hybrite (R) 32.5% used for metal treating

    Chlorate grade 20% specially formulated for use in chlorate manufacture or processing.

  • NFPA 704...

    Health
    Flammability
    Reactivity
    Special Hazard

    		 2
    0
    1
    OX (where degree of hazard: 0 = no hazard and 4 = severe hazard)

  • Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)...

    Health
    Flammability
    Reactivity
    Personal Protection Index (PPI)    		 2
    0
    1
    H (safety goggles, gloves, apron, and vapor respirator)

The contents and format of this MSDS are in accordance with OSHA hazard communication standard and Canada's workplace hazardous information system (WHMIS).






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