Hydrogen Peroxide
Classification
Please get an overview of the handling of hydrogen peroxide according to GHS and the European regulation here! Please contact our regional representatives to obtain safety data sheets!
Hydrogen peroxide solutions with a concentration of more than 5% by weight are dangerous substances, e.g. according to Global Harmonized System (GHS) and the European Regulation no. 1272/2008. They must be labeled and handled correspondingly.
Classification of aqueous H2O2 solutions according to the European Regulation No. 1272/2008
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30% ≤ H2O2 <35% |
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Hazard statements
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H302
H318 H332 |
Harmful if swallowed
Causes serious eye damage Harmful if inhaled |
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Prevention statements
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P264
P280 |
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling |
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35% ≤H2O2 <50% |
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Hazard statements |
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed |
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Hazard statements |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray |
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50% ≤H2O2 <70% |
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Hazard statements |
H272 |
May intensify fire; oxidizer |
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Prevention statements |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces; no smoking |
*Only for H2O2 ≥63%
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70% ≤H2O2 |
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Hazard statements |
H271 |
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer |
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Prevention statements |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces;no smoking |
