MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Hydrogen Peroxide (8 to 20%)

MSDS Ref. No.: 7722-84-1-2

Date Approved: 06/03/2008
Revision No.: 8

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 (8 to 20%)
GENERAL USE: Standard 8% is formulated with an inorganic tin-based stabilizer for
high stability and long term storage. Suitable for industrial bleaching,
processing, pollution abatement and general oxidation reactions.
Technical grade contains an organic based stabilizer. It is particularly
useful in chemical synthesis where the presence of inorganic residues
is objectionable.

MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

FMC CORPORATION (281) 474-8750 (Plant: Pasadena, TX, US - Call Collect)
FMC Peroxygens (250) 561-4221 (Plant: Prince George, BC, Canada - Call
1735 Market Street Collect)
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (303) 595-9048 (Medical - U.S. - Call Collect)
(215) 299-6000 (General Information)
[email protected] (Email - General Information) For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A.)
FMC of Canada Ltd. (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)
FMC Peroxygens
PG Pulp Mill Road
Prince George, BC V2N2S6
(250) 561-4200 (General Information)

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.
• Extremely irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs.

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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Extremely irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
May cause skin irritation.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class

Hydrogen Peroxide 7722-84-1 8 - 20 231-765-0 O, C, Xn; R5- R8-R35-
R20/22
Water 7732-18-5 80 - 92 231-791-2 Not classified

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 8 to 20% concentration is an

oxidant. Skin contact may be irritating; eye contact may be severely irritating. Treatment is by dilution and
is symptomatic and supportive.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Flood with water.

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product is non-combustible. On decomposition releases

oxygen which may intensify fire.

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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. Dispose according to methods outlined for waste disposal.
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.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA Supplier

Hydrogen Peroxide 1 ppm (TWA) 1 ppm (PEL)

1.4 mg/m3 (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.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Rubber or neoprene footwear (avoid leather).

Impervious clothing materials such as rubber, neoprene, nitrile or polyvinyl chloride (avoid cotton,
wool and leather). 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: Liquid proof rubber or neoprene gloves. 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: 102°C (216°F) (8% and 10%)
COEFFICIENT OF OIL / WATER: Not available
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME: Not available

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EVAPORATION RATE: > 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)

FLASH POINT: Non-combustible
FREEZING POINT: -5°C (23°F) (8%); -6°C (21°F) (10%)
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: Oxidizer
PERCENT VOLATILE: 100
pH: 2.5 - 3.5
5.0 - 6.0 (1% solution)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: (in H20 % by wt) Above 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H2O=1) 1.06 @ 20°C/4°C (8%); 1.03 @ 20°C/4°C
(10%)
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air = 1): Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: 31 mmHg @ 30°C (8%); 30 mmHg @ 30°C (10%)

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: 8% hydrogen peroxide: Extremely irritating (washed) (rabbit)
8% hydrogen peroxide: Moderately irritating (unwashed) (rabbit)
10% hydrogen peroxide: Extremely irritating (rabbit)
[FMC Study Number: I84-851]

SKIN EFFECTS: 10% hydrogen peroxide: Slightly irritating after 4 hr. exposure (rabbit) [FMC
Study Number: I89-1078]

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DERMAL LD50: 35% hydrogen peroxide: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit) [FMC Study Number: I83-746]

ORAL LD50: 10% hydrogen peroxide: > 5,000 mg/kg (rat) [FMC Study Number: I89-1077]

INHALATION LC50: 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 to eyes, 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).

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 LC50 = 37.4 mg/L
Fathead minnow 96-hour LC50 = 16.4 mg/L
Daphnia magna 24-hour EC50 = 7.7 mg/L
Daphnia pulex 48-hour LC50 = 2.4 mg/L
Freshwater snail 96-hour LC50 = 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.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Hydrogen Peroxide, aqueous solutions with

not less than 8%, but less than 20%
hydrogen peroxide
UN/NA NUMBER: UN 2984
PACKING GROUP: III
LABEL(S): Oxidizer
PLACARD(S): 5.1 (Oxidizer)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DOT Marking: Hydrogen Peroxide,

aqueous solution with not less than 8%, but
less than 20% Hydrogen Peroxide, UN 2984
Hazardous Substance/RQ: Not applicable
49 STCC Number: 4918689
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 solution with

not less than 8%, but less than 20%
peroxide.

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution with

not less than 8%, but less than 20%
peroxide(*).

OTHER INFORMATION:
(*) Air regulations permit shipment of Hydrogen Peroxide (8 - 20%) 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 H202 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.

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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

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%)

CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND

LIABILITY ACT)

CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):

Unlisted (Hydrogen Peroxide 8-20%); RQ = 100 lbs.; Ignitability

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

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

D2B

Ingredient Disclosure List: Listed

Domestic Substance List: All components listed

INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Hydrogen peroxide:

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China: Listed
Japan (ENCS): (1)-419
Korea: KE-20204
Philippines (PICCS): Listed

HAZARD AND RISK PHRASE DESCRIPTIONS:

EC Symbols: O (Oxidizer)
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 1
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 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 1
Special OX
SPECIAL = OX (Oxidizer)

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

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Degree of Hazard Code:

4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant

REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS replaces Revision #7, dated April 30, 2006.
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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