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Identification
- Name:
- hydrogen peroxide
- Synonyms:
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- AGUA OXIGENADA ...%
- PEROXIDO DE HIDROGENO
- AGUA OXIGENADA
- PEROXIDO DE HIDROGENO, EN DISOLUCION ... %
- CAS:
- 7722-84-1
- EC/EINECS:
- 231-765-0
- Molecular Formula:
- H2O2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0164
- Uses:
- oxidizer pesticide bleaching agent disinfectant cleaner additive sterilizer
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Oxidising gases
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H271 : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Ox. Liq. (Cat. 1) : Oxidising liquid
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H332 : Harmful if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation
Notes
- R.1272-Note B
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 50 % | Xn; R20 |
| C >= 8 % | Xn; R22 |
| C >= 70 % | C; R35 |
| 50 % <= C < 70 % | C; R34 |
| 35 % <= C < 50 % | Xi; R37/38 |
| 8 % <= C < 50 % | Xi; R41 |
| 5 % <= C < 8 % | Xi; R36 |
| C >= 50% | Footnote O; R8 |
| C >= 70 % | R5 |
| C >= 70 %**** | Líq. comb., 1; H271 |
| 50 % <= C < 70 % **** | Líq. comb., 2; H272 |
| * | |
| C >= 70 % | Corr. cut., 1A; H314 |
| 50 % <= C < 70 % | Corr. cut., 1B; H314 |
| 35 % <= C < 50 % | Irrit. cut., 2; H315 |
| 8 % <= C < 50 % | Les. oc., 1; H318 |
| 5 % <= C < 8 % | Irrit. oc., 2; H319 |
| STOT SE 3; H335; C >= 35 % |
Specific health risks
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Specific environmental risks
Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?
Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).