Hydrogen peroxide
Also known as oxydol, perhydrol, Superoxol
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Melting point
- -0.4 °C
- Boiling point
- 150.2 °C
- Density
- 1.44 g/cm³ 25 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 1 × 10⁺⁶ mgL at 25 °C
- HS code
- 284700
- Category
- Oxides and peroxides
- UN number
- UN 2014
What is Hydrogen peroxide?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Peroxides is compounds of structure ROOR'. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a peroxy group.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- hydrogen peroxide
- CAS number
- 7722-84-1 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 8007-30-5
- EC numbers
- 231-765-0, 920-447-3
- Molecular formula
- H2O2
- UNII
- BBX060AN9V
- MDL number
- MFCD00011333
- INCI name
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- InChIKey
- MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/H2O2/c1-2/h1-2H
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- OO
Synonyms
- oxydol
- perhydrol
- Superoxol
- Interox
- Hydrogen dioxide
- Inhibine
- Peroxaan
- Albone
- Hioxyl
- Kastone
- Albone 35
- Albone DS
- Dihydrogen dioxide
- T-Stuff
- Elawox
- Lensept
- Perone
- Albone 35CG
- Albone 50
- Albone 50CG
- Albone 70
- Albone 70CG
- Perone 50
- Peroxan
- Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
Show all 39 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- Perone 30
- Perone 35
- Waterstofperoxyde
- Wasserstoffperoxid
- Peroxyde d'hydrogene
- Oxyfull
- Perossido di idrogeno
- Eskata
- Hyrogen peroxide
- Astri-UC
- High Test Peroxide
- Teat dip HP 5
- Pre milk HP 0.5
- Pre milk HP 1.0
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Slightly sharp odorexp.Measured value |
| Taste | Bitterexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -0.4 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 150.2 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 1.44 g/cm³ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | Not flammable.exp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 1 × 10⁺⁶ mgL at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | VP: 1 mm Hg at 15.3 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 34.01 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 34.0055 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0.02calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 40.46 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H271May cause fire or explosion, strong oxidiser.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H332Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (25)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P283Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P301 + P330 + P331If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
- P302 + P361 + P354If on skin: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P306 + P360If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P317Get medical help.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P371 + P380 + P375In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- P405Store locked up.
- P420Store separately.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2014
- Transport hazard class
- 5.1
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Reference: EU Regulation 2019 1148 explosives precursor
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- India196
- United States102
- China64
- United Kingdom27
- Germany16
- South Korea16
- and 70 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Oxidants.
Environmentally friendly oxidant. Bleaching agent in foods, textiles, and personal care products, oxidant in wastewater treatment. Catalyst. Used in analytical chemistry for trace metal analysis. A 90% solution is used in rocket propulsion.
Hydrogen peroxide is used in the manufacture of acetone, antichlor, antiseptics, benzoyl peroxide, buttons, disinfectants, pharmaceuticals, felt hats, plastic foam, rocket fuel, sponge rubber and pesticides. It is also used in bleaching bone, feathers, flour, fruit, fur, gelatin, glue, hair, ivory, silk, soap, straw, textiles, was, and wood pulp, and as an oxygen source in respiratory protective equipment.
Industrial uses: Oxidizing/reducing agents, Cleaning agent, Intermediate, Oxidizing agent, Laboratory chemicals, Other.
Consumer uses: Cleaning agent, Etching agent, Intermediate, Oxidizing agent, Laboratory chemicals, Bleaching agent.
Use classes: Antimicrobial Actives, Oxidants and Oxidant Stabilizers, Safer Chemical Classes, Cosmetics, Animal Drugs.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name HYDROGEN PEROXIDE(antimicrobial, oral care, oxidising)
Pharmacological actions
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Oxidants
Roles
- Escherichia coli metabolite
- GABA agent
- GABA antagonist
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
- aetiopathogenetic role
- antagonist
- antimicrobial agent
- apoptosis inducer
- biomarker
- bleaching agent
- cofactor
- disinfectant
- emetic
- explosive
- genotoxin
- human xenobiotic metabolite
- indicator
- mouse metabolite
- neurotoxin
- neurotransmitter agent
- oxidising agent
- pharmaceutical
- poison
- reagent
Functional uses
- Anti-stain agent
- Biocide
- Bleaching agent
- Brightener
- Chemical reaction regulator
- Cleaning agent
- Deodorizer
- Filler
- Foamant
- Oxidizing agent
- Pharmaceutical
- Stabilizing agent
Cosmetic functions
- Antimicrobial
- Oral care
- Oxidising
Pharmacology
Hydrogen Peroxide is a peroxide and oxidizing agent with disinfectant, antiviral and anti-bacterial activities. Upon rinsing and gargling or topical application, hydrogen peroxide exerts its oxidizing activity and produces free radicals which leads to oxidative damage to proteins and membrane lipids. This may inactivate and destroy pathogens and may prevent spreading of infection.
How it is made
In the AO (Antraquinone) process, 2-alkyl-9,10-anthraquinones react with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to form the corresponding hydroquinones. After the catalyst is removed (otherwise, the hydrogen peroxide would decompose), the hydroquinones are oxidized to quinones with oxygen (usually air) with simultaneous quantitative formation of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is extracted with water, and the quinones are returned to the hydrogenator to complete the loop. The AO process, therefore, leads to the net formation of hydrogen peroxide from gaseous hydrogen and oxygen.
Prepared by treating barium peroxide with acid.
Production of anhydrous hydrogen peroxide by continuous fractional crystallization: Crewson, Ryan, United States of America patent 2724640 (1955 to Becco).
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Hydrogen peroxide is on a monitored list. Requests are reviewed by our compliance team.
Allowed to trade, enquiries are logged for compliance.
Reference: EU Regulation 2019 1148 explosives precursor
Our policy on controlled substancesEurope
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 008-003-00-9
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, restricted in cosmeticsName: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, Ref no: 12, Annex ref: III/12
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
Controls
- Explosives or explosive precursor control list
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Hydrogen peroxide is traded under.
Hydrogen peroxide whether or not solidified with urea
- Belgium16.2%
- Netherlands12.2%
- South Korea9.8%
- Germany10.0%
- United States6.1%
- Italy5.1%
The HS code shown for Hydrogen peroxide is indicative (it was matched by name in the HS nomenclature). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
Same connectivity, different stereochemistry or isotopes (same InChIKey skeleton)
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
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