Hydrogen Peroxide 35% Food Grade – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Quick Facts

• Product Name: Hydrogen Peroxide 35% Food Grade (FCC, Actual 34.6%)
• Type: Oxidizing Agent
• Supplier: USA Lab
• Address: 12400 Belden Ct, Livonia, MI 48150
• Phone: 734-855-4890
• Email: sales@usalab.com
• Website: www.usalab.com
  
• Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• GHS Classification:
  • Oxidizing Liquids – Category 3
  • Acute Toxicity (Oral) – Category 4
  • Serious Eye Damage – Category 1
  • STOT (Single Exposure) – Category 3 (Respiratory)
• Signal Word: Danger
• NFPA Ratings: Health (0), Flammability (0), Instability (3, OX – oxidizer)

Hazards & Safety

• Hazard Statements:
  
  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
• Precautionary Statements:
  
  • Keep away from heat and combustible materials.
  • Avoid breathing vapors or mist.
  • Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and face shield.
  • Store locked up in a cool, ventilated place.
  • Dispose of contents and container according to local regulations.
• California Prop 65: Not listed.

First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air and keep at rest. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
• Skin Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
• Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically. Burns may heal slowly.

Fire & Explosion Data

• Flash Point: Not applicable (does not flash)
• Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
• Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO₂, or dry chemical.
• Unsuitable Media: High-volume water jet.
• Specific Hazards: May intensify fire due to oxidizing properties.
• Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Combustion Products: No known hazardous combustion products.

Handling & Storage

• Handle with care; product is a strong oxidizer.
• Keep away from heat, sparks, and combustible materials.
• Do not store near acids, bases, or reducing agents.
• Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
• Keep containers upright and closed when not in use.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet safety standards.

Exposure & PPE

• Component: Hydrogen Peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
• Exposure Limits:
  • ACGIH TWA: 1 ppm
  • NIOSH REL: 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m³)
  • OSHA PEL: 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m³)
  • CAL PEL: 1 ppm (1.4 mg/m³)
• Eyes: Tight-fitting safety goggles; face shield for splashes.
• Skin: Impervious gloves and protective clothing.
• Respiratory: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
• Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling. Avoid eating or smoking near chemical use areas.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 2–4 @ 20 °C
• Freezing Point: –27 °C (–17 °F)
• Boiling Point: 106 °C (223 °F)
• Flash Point: Does not flash
• Relative Density: 1.11 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 17–25 mmHg
• Solubility: Completely soluble in water
• Viscosity: 1.25 mPa·s
• Oxidizing Properties: Classified as oxidizing, Category 3

Stability & Reactivity

• Stable under recommended conditions.
• Avoid heat, sparks, and combustible materials.
• Incompatible with acids, bases, metals, alcohols, and organic solvents.
• Decomposition may release oxygen, increasing fire risk.
• Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Toxicology & Ecology

• Acute Oral Toxicity: LD₅₀ (rat) 1,193 mg/kg
• Skin Corrosion: Causes severe burns.
• Eye Damage: Causes irreversible tissue damage and blindness.
• STOT (Single Exposure): May cause respiratory irritation.
• Reproductive Toxicity: Animal studies show potential embryotoxic effects.
• Aquatic Toxicity: LC₅₀ (Daphnia, 48h) 2.4 mg/L; EC₅₀ (Algae, 72h) 1.38 mg/L.
• Persistence: Readily decomposes to water and oxygen.
• Bioaccumulation: Not expected.

Transport & Disposal

• UN Number: 2014
• Proper Shipping Name: Hydrogen Peroxide, Aqueous Solutions
• Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizer), 8 (Corrosive)
• Packing Group: II
• Marine Pollutant: No
• Disposal: Dispose of contents and containers in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Do not pour into drains or water systems.

Regulatory Status

• TSCA: Listed
• SARA 302: Hydrogen Peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
• SARA 311/312: Oxidizer, Acute Toxicity, Serious Eye Damage, STOT (Single Exposure)
• SARA 313: Not listed
• CERCLA: Not listed
• Clean Air Act: Not regulated as a HAP
• Clean Water Act: Not listed
• California Prop 65: Not listed
• NFPA Ratings: Health (0), Flammability (0), Instability (3), OX (oxidizer)