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Hydrogen peroxide

CAS 7722-84-1H2O234.015 g/mol

Peroxides is compounds of structure ROOR'. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a peroxy group.

IUPAC: hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point31.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point302.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.11 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure1 mmHg at 59.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
pHWeak acid; H2O2 concn wt% = 35, 50, 70, 90; corresponding true pH: 4.6, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1
AppearanceHydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, stabilized, with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat containers may violently rupture due to decomposition. Used to bleach textiles and wood pulp, in chemical manufacturing and food processing.

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REACH

Registered

tonnage band: 1,000,000-10,000,000 tonnes/year

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TSCA

Listed

note: Status based on EPA TSCA Active Inventory · inventory name: TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory

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HS Code(s): 2847

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