Hydrogen peroxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area.

Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance. Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered.

Do not leave victims unattended.

If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.

Inhalation

Potential for exposure by inhalation if aerosols or mists are generated.

Move victims into fresh air.

With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen. Consult a doctor.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

Eye contact

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

Consult an ophthalmologist immediately if the symptoms persist.

When dealing with caustic substances, notify emergency physician immediately (key words: burns in eye).

Ingestion

Rinse mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Obtain medical attention.

When dealing with caustic substances, notify emergency physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

The initial focus is only on the local action, characterized by quickly progressing deep tissue damage.

In the eye, caustic/ irritating and harmful liquids cause, depending on the intensity of exposure, various levels of irritation, destruction, and ablation of the epithelium of the conjunctiva and cornea, corneal clouding, edema and ulcerations.

Danger! Possible loss of eyesight!

Superficial irritations and damage up to ulcerations and scarring develop on the skin.

After accidental absorption in the body, the pathology and clinical findings are dependent on the kinetics of the substance (quantity of absorbed substance, the absorption time, and the effectiveness of early elimination measures (first aid)/ excretion - metabolism).

A specific action of the substance is unknown.

In case of substances with high water solubility, irritations up to formation of necrosis in the upper respiratory tract may result after inhalation of caustic/ irritating aerosols and mists.

The initial focus is on the local action: signs of irritation of the respiratory tract such as coughing, burning behind the sternum, tears, burning in the eyes or nose.

There is a risk of pulmonary edema!

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray

Adapt fire-extinguishing measures to surroundings

Foam

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Organic compounds

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Product is fire-stimulating.

Contact with the following substances may cause inflammation: flammable substances.

The product itself does not burn.Involved in fire, it may decompose yielding oxygen.

Risk of overpressure and burst due to decomposition in confined spaces and pipes.

Release of oxygen may support combustion.

Advice for firefighters

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Keep out unprotected persons.

Keep unauthorized persons away.

With large-scale fire, violent decomposition or even explosion is possible.

In the case of fire, cool the containers that are at risk with water or dilute with water (flooding).

or

In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely.

Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire.

Contaminated fire-extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of water.

In the case of fire, wear respiratory protective equipment independent of surrounding air and chemical protective suit.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Product causes chemical burns.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Keep out unprotected persons.

Keep unauthorized persons away.

Environmental precautions:

Observe regulations on prevention of water pollution (check, dam up, cover up).

Dam with sand or earth.

Do not use: textiles, saw dust, combustible substances.

Do not permit to enter into surface water, stretches of water, soil undiluted.

Methods for cleaning up:

In case of larger quantities:

Collect product in suitable containers (e. g. made of plastic) using appropriate equipment (e. g. liquid pump).

Keep away from flammable substances.

Keep away from incompatible substances.

Rinse away any residue with plenty of water.

Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations.

With small amounts:

Dilute product with lots of water and rinse away.

or

Absorb with liquid-binding material, e. g.: diatomaceous earth or universal binder.

Pick up mechanically. Collect in suitable containers.

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked. Identification label on packages not to be removed until recycling.

Additional advice:

Make safe or remove all sources of ignition.

Shut off leak, if possible and safe to do.

Isolate defective containers immediately, if possible and safe to do.

Place defective containers in waste receptacle (waste packaging receptacle) made of plastic (not metal).

Do not seal defective containers or waste receptacles airtight (danger of bursting due to product decomposition).

Never return spilled product into its original container for re-use. (Risk of decomposition).

Handling and storage

Handling:

Safe handling advice:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Avoid impurities and heat effect.

Ensure there is good room ventilation.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not inhale vapour, aerosols, mist.

Wear personal protective equipment.

For personal protection.

Immediately change moistened and saturated work clothes.

Immediately rinse contaminated or saturated clothing with water.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Set up safety and operation procedures.

Never return spilled product into its original container for re-use. (Risk of decomposition.).

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid sun rays, heat, heat effect.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Keep away from flammable substances.

Keep away from incompatible substances.

Storage:

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Cool, dry, clean.

Well ventilated

Jointless smooth concrete floor.

Recommendation: Acid-proof floor.

Only use containers which are specially permitted for: hydrogen peroxide

and/or

For transport, storage and tank installations only use suitable materials.

Please note: TRGS 515 "Store oxidizing substances packed and in mobile containers".

Use adequate venting devices on all packages, containers and tanks and check correct operation periodically.

Do not confine product in unvented vessels or between closed valves.

Risk of overpressure and burst due to decomposition in confined spaces and pipes.

Packages, containers and tanks should regularly be checked by visual observation for any sign of abnormality, e.g. corrosion, exert pressure (bulging), temperature increase etc.

Transport and store container in upright position only.

Always close container tightly after removal of product.

Do not keep the container sealed.

Ensure tightness at all times.

Avoid leackage.

Avoid residues of the product on the containers.

Suitable materials: vanadium steel: 1.4571 or 1.4541, passivated.

Suitable materials: aluminium: min. 99.5 % passivated.

Suitable materials: aluminium magnesium alloys, passivated.

Suitable materials: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Suitable materials: polytetrafluoroethylene.

Suitable materials: glass, ceramics.

Unsuitable materials: iron, mild steel, copper, Bronze, brass, zinc, tin.

Further information:

Measures for storing in tank installations. These should include at least:

Compatible materials, adequate separation, adequate venting area, venting devices, temperature measurement, earthing (grounding), bund in case of leakage.

Prior to the first filling and operation of a tank installation all parts of the facility including all pipes must be thoroughly cleaned and flushed through.

Metal elements of the installation must first be pickled and passivated sufficiently.

For detailed information on design specifications for the construction of tank- and dosing installations ask the producer for advice.

Regularly verify the availability of water to deal with emergencies (for cooling, tank flooding, fire fighting) and check correct operation periodically.

Advice on common storage:

Do not store together with: alkalis, reductants, metallic salts (risk of decomposition).

Do not store together with: inflammable substances (risk of fire).

Do not store together with: organic solvents (risk of explosion).

German storage class:

5.1B - Oxidising Agents

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2014

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Chemical name:

Hydrogen peroxide

Language:

English

Labels:

5.1 (8)

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Tunnel Restriction Code (ADR): (E)

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2014

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Chemical name:

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Language:

English

Labels:

5.1 (8)

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2014

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Chemical name:

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Labels:

5.1,8

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2014

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution

Chemical name:

Hydrogen peroxide

Labels:

5.1,8

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

IMDG: Protect from heat. On deck only. Product-specific regulations on storing substances separately.
IATA_C: ERG-Code 5C
IATA_P: ERG-Code 5C
IMDG: "Separated from" permanganates and class 4.1.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters:

Hydrogen peroxide, CAS-No. 7722-84-1, EC-No. 231-765-0

Control parameters: 0,5 ppm, 0,71 mg/m³ MAK:(DFG MAK)

Short-time value: 1

Remarks: Listed.

Control parameters : Peak limitation category: (DFG MAK)

Remarks: Category I: substances for which the localized effect has an assigned OEL or for substances with a sensitizing effect in respiratory passages.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Exposure controls

Suitable measuring processes are:

BIA method 8943

OSHA method ID 006

OSHA method VI-6

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

If workplace exposure limit is exceeded apply Respiratory protective equipment.

If open handling is unavoidable:

Wear respiratory protection.

If necessary: Provide with fresh air.

If necessary: Local ventilation.

When handling for a short time:

Suitable filter: Type NO-P3, code colour blue-white

in the event of prolonged exposure during handling:

Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection

Glove material       butyl-rubber, for example, Butoject (898), Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0,7 mm

Break through time: > 480 min

Method: DIN EN 374

Glove material:       Natural rubber (NR), for example: Combi-Latex 395, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 1 mm

Break through time: > 480 min

Method: DIN EN 374

Glove material:       Nitrile, for example, Camatril (731), Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0,33 mm

Break through time: > 480 min

Method: DIN EN 374

Eye protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

or

When handling larger quantities: basket-shaped glasses

Skin and body protection

Wear protective clothing, acid-proof.

Suitable materials are:

PVC, neoprene, nitrile rubber (NBR), rubber.

Rubber or plastic boots

Hygiene measures

Do not inhale vapour, aerosols, mist.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Ensure there is good room ventilation.

The work-place related airborne concentrations have to be kept below of  the indicated exposure limits. If the limits at the workplace are  exeeded and/or larger amounts are released (leakage, spilling, etc.)  the indicated respiratory protection should be used.

No eating, drinking, smoking, or snuffing tobacco at work.

Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Preventive skin protection

Avoid contaminating clothes with product.

Immediately change moistened and saturated work clothes.

Immediately rinse contaminated or saturated clothing with water.

Any contaminated protective equipment is to be cleaned after use.

Protective measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Avoid protective gloves, clothes and shoes made from the following materials:

Leather

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

It should be defined in the work place in the form of a risk analysis according to directive 89/686/EEC and amendments.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No further information available

Chemical stability

No further information available

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Product is a strong oxidizing agent and reactive.

Commercial products are stabilised to reduce risk of decomposition due to contamination.

Danger of decomposition if exposed to heat

When coming in contact with the product, impurities, decomposition catalysts, incompatible substances, combustible substances, may lead to self-accelerated, exothermic decomposition and the formation of oxygen.

Risk of overpressure and burst due to decomposition in confined spaces and pipes.

Release of oxygen may support combustion.

Mixtures with organic materials (e.g. solvents) can display explosive properties.

Conditions to avoid

sun rays, heat, heat effect

Incompatible materials

Impurities, decomposition catalysts, metals, metallic salts, alkalis, hydrochloric acid, reducing agents., (Risk of decomposition.).flammable substances (Danger of fire).organic solvents (danger of explosion)

Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products Under conditions of thermal decomposition:

Steam

Oxygen

No further information available

Disposal considerations

Product:

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

If necessary:

Because of recycling/disposal contact the relevant authorities.

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

With small amounts:

May be disposed of as sewage water in accordance with local legal regulations by previously diluting with plenty of water (drainage systems, sewage treatment plant).

Uncleaned packaging:

Rinse empty containers before disposal; recommended cleaning agent: water.

Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities.

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Dispose of containers that have not been emptied completely and/or cleaned like of substance.

Waste Key Number:

No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the (as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.