Material Safety Data Sheet - PeroxyChem...peroxide should only be made of glass, stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Pipes and equipment should be passivated before first use. Use

1.1 Product identifier

Recommended use In situ and ex situ chemical oxidation of contaminants and compounds of concern for environmentalremediation applications

EC-No 231-765-0

Chemical Name Hydrogen Peroxide

REACH Registration Number

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

01-2119485845-22-0003

SupplierFMC FORET s.a.Avenida Diagonal 530-53208006 Barcelona (Spain)Tel: +34 93 416 7400

Product name Net ZerO2 35% Hydrogen Peroxide

Formula HO - OH

Contact Point E-mail: [email protected]

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Emergency telephone number Delfzijl:Tel: +31 (0) 596 642333Fax: +31 (0) 596 642300

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

CAS-No 7722-84-1

Revision Date: 2012-12-19

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SDS # : 7722-84-1-35-90

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Danger

Category 1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard statements H302 - Harmful if swallowedH315 - Causes skin irritationH318 - Causes serious eye damageH335 - May cause respiratory irritationH412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure)

For the full text of the H-, R- and EUH- phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listedin section 8.

Category 3

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Precautionary Statements P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protectionP261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ sprayP301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwellP302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and waterP304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable forbreathingP305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Removecontact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

Acute oral toxicity

Chronic aquatic toxicity

2.2 Label elements

Category 3

Category 4

2.3 Other information

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

General Hazards Risk of decomposition by heat or by contact with incompatible materials.

Skin corrosion/irritation

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Category 2Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Xn;R22 - Xi;R37/38 - Xi;R41

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5.1 Extinguishing media

5. Fire-fighting measures

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide 231-765-0 7722-84-1

Most important symptoms and effects,both acute and delayed

Hydrogen Peroxide irritates respiratory system and, if inhaled, may cause inflammation andpulmonary edema. The effects may not be immediate.

In case of accidental ingestion, necrosis may result from mucous membrane burns (mouth,esophagus and stomach). Oxygen rapid release may cause stomach swelling and hemorrhaging,which may product major, or even fatal, injury to organs if a large amount has been ingested.

In case of skin contact, may cause burns, erythema, blisters or even necrosis.

008-003-00-9

4. First aid measures

35 Xn; R20/22C; R35

R5O; R8

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Ox. Liq. 1: H271Skin Corr. 1A:

H314Acute Tox. 4:

H302Acute Tox. 4:

H332STOT single

expos. 3: H335Aquatic Chronic

3: H412

01-2119485845-22-0003

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

Chemical Name

Notes to physician Hydrogen peroxide at these concentrations is a strong oxidant. Direct contact with the eye is likelyto cause corneal damage especially if not washed immediately. Careful opthalmologic evaluation isrecommended and the possibility of local corticosteroid therapy should be considered. Because ofthe likelihood of corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion, and the unlikelihood ofsystemic effects, attemps at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction or gastric lavage should beavoided. There is a remote possibility, however, that a nasogastric or orogastric tube may berequired for the reduction of severe distension due to gas formation.

EC-No

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

CAS-No EECIndex Number

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Removecontact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Seek immediate medicalattention/advice.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If person is not breathing, contact emergency medical services, then give artificialrespiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for furthertreatment advice.

Weight % EU - DSDClassification

(67/548)

Ingestion Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 2 glasses of water. Get immediate medicalattention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

For the full text of the H-, R- and EUH- phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listedin section 8.

Classification(Reg. 1272/2008)

REACHRegistration

Number

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3. Composition/information on ingredients

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed


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7. Handling and storage

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Special protective equipment for fire-fightersFull chemical protection suit and boots (rubber or PVC) and self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool containers / tanks with water spray. If safeto do, move product away from fire to secure area.

StorageKeep containers in cool areas out of direct sunlight and away from combustibles. Provide mechanical general and/or local exhaust ventilation toprevent release of vapor or mist into work environment. Containers must be vented. Store in original container only. Store rooms or warehousesshould be made of non-combustible materials with impermeable floors. In case of release, spillage should flow to safe area. Containers shouldbe visually inspected on a regular basis to detect any abnormalities (swollen drums, increases in temperature, etc.).

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Suitable extinguishing mediaWater. Do not use any other substance.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Wear personal protective equipment. Reference to other sections. Never return unusedhydrogen peroxide to original container. Contamination may cause decomposition and generation of oxygen gas which could result in highpressures and possible container rupture. Hydrogen peroxide should be stored only in vented containers and transferred only in a prescribedmanner (see FMC Technical Bulletins). Empty drums should be triple rinsed with water before discarding. Utensils used for handling hydrogenperoxide should only be made of glass, stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Pipes and equipment should be passivated before first use. Use onlyin well-ventilated areas.

Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gasesNot combustible. Decomposes under fire conditions to release oxygen that intensifies the fire. Risk of explosion in closed, unventilatedcontainers due to increased pressure from decomposition gases .

6.2 Environmental precautions

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

6.4 Reference to other sections.

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Isolate and post spill area. Keep people away from and upwindof spill/leak. Eliminate all sources of ignition and remove combustible materials.

See section 13 for disposal information. Dispose of waste as indicated in Section 13

Dike to collect large liquid spills. Stop leak and contain spill if this can be done safely. Small spillage: Dilute with large quantities of water.Flush area with flooding quantities of water. Hydrogen peroxide may be decomposed by adding sodium metabisulfite or sodium sulfite afterdiluting to about 5%.

6. Accidental release measures

Prevent undiluted spillage from entering sewers, basements or watercourses.

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Combustible materials exposed to hydrogen peroxide should be immediately submerged in or rinsed with large amounts of water to ensure thatall hydrogen peroxide is removed. Residual hydrogen peroxide that is allowed to dry (upon evaporation hydrogen peroxide can concentrate) onorganic materials such as paper, fabrics, cotton, leather, wood or other combustibles can cause the material to ignite and result in fire.


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TWA 0.5 ppmTWA 0.71 mg/m3

Exposure limits Ingredients with workplace control parameters

Chemical Name Denmark Finland Norway

7.3 Specific end uses

Materials to avoidCombustible materials. Copper alloys, galvanized iron. Strong reducing agents. Heavy metals. Iron. Contact with metals, metallic ions, alkalis,reducing agents and organic matter (such as alcohols or terpenes) may produce self-accelerated thermal decomposition

Hydrogen peroxide 7722-84-1

TWA 1 ppmTWA 1.4 mg/m3


STEL 3 ppmSTEL 4.2 mg/m3



Chemical Name Sweden Austria Slovenia

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Packaging materialPassivated grade L304 or L316 stainless steel; Passivated aluminum; High density polyethylene. Avoid any other material.


LLV 1 ppmLLV 1.4 mg/m3

CLV 2 ppmCLV 3 mg/m3





Chemical Name European Union

Chemical Name Slovakia Switzerland Belgium

The United Kingdom Ireland


Ceiling 2.8 mg/m3


SS-C**TWA 0.5 ppm

TWA 0.71 mg/m3

STEL 0.5 ppmSTEL 0.71 mg/m3


Chemical Name Luxembourg Poland Estonia



TWA 1.5 mg/m3

STEL 4 mg/m3

Ceiling 2 ppmCeiling 3 mg/m3





STEL 2 ppmSTEL 3 mg/m3

Chemical Name Latvia Lithuania Czech RepublicHydrogen peroxide

7722-84-1TWA 1 ppm

TWA 1.4 mg/m3

Ceiling 2 ppmCeiling 3 mg/m3

TWA 1 mg/m3

Ceiling 2 mg/m3

Chemical Name France

Chemical Name Romania Bulgaria Russia

Spain Portugal


TWA 1.5 mg/m3

8.1 Control parameters

Refer to Section 1 and the Annex.

Chemical Name Greece Hungary Croatia





STEL 3 mg/m3




TWA 1 ppmC(A3)

Chemical Name Germany Italy The Netherlands

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Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location

Respiratory protection

pH 2,5 ± 1 @ 20°C

For concentrations greater than 10 ppm use self contained breathing apparatus.

Flash Point Not combustible

Personal Protective Equipment

Showers. Eyewash stations. Ventilation systems.

Melting Point/Range not applicable

Hygiene measures Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Clean water should be available for washing in case of eye orskin contamination. .

Freezing point -33 °C

Eye/face protection

Boiling Point/Range 108 °C

Use chemical splash-type monogoggles and a full-face shield made of polycarbonate, acetate,polycarbonate/acetate, PETG or thermoplastic.

Autoignition Temperature Not combustible

8.2 Exposure controls

Environmental exposure controls

Oxidizing properties Strong oxidizer

See Annex.

Vapor pressure 22.5 mm Hg @ 20 °CVapor density No information available.

Skin and body protection

Density 1.13 g/cm3 @ 20 °C

Wear non-combustible clothing and footwear (PVC, neoprene, nitrile or natural rubber). Completelysubmerge hydrogen peroxide contaminated clothing or other materials in water prior to drying.Residual hydrogen peroxide, if allowed to dry on materials such as paper, cotton, leather, wood orother combustibles can cause the material to ignite and result in a fire.

Relative density 1.13Partition coefficient: log Kow = -1.5 @ 20 °C

9. Physical and chemical properties

Water solubility Soluble in water

Hand protection

Viscosity 1.1 cP @ 20 °C

For hand protection, wear approved gloves made of nitrile, PVC, or neoprene. DO NOT use cotton,wool or leather for these materials react RAPIDLY with higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide.Thoroughly rinse the outside of gloves with water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.

Evaporation rate >1 (BuAc = 1)

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

9.2 Other information

Protective engineering solutions should be implemented and in use before personal protectiveequipment is considered.

Appearance

Bulk density not applicable

Clear, colorless liquid

Percent volatile 100%

Physical state Liquid

Engineering measures

Odor No characteristic odor

Other Protective Equipment

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35% solution: > 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)70 % solution: 9200 mg/kg (rabbit)

Inhalation Hydrogen Peroxide irritates respiratory system and, if inhaled, may cause inflammation andpulmonary edema. The effects may not be immediate. Overexposure symptoms are coughing,giddiness and sore throat.

Ingestion In case of accidental ingestion, necrosis may result from mucous membrane burns (mouth,esophagus and stomach). Oxygen rapid release may cause stomach swelling and hemorrhaging,which may product major, or even fatal, injury to organs if a large amount has been ingested.

LD50 Oral 50% solution: > 225 mg/kg (rat)35 % solution: 1193 mg/kg (rat) 70 % solution: 1026 mg/kg (rat)

11. Toxicological information

Acute ToxicityProduct Information.

LC50 Inhalation 50% solution: > 170 mg/L (rat) (4-hr)Hydrogen Peroxide vapors: > 2160 mg/m³ (mouse) (5 - 15 minutes)Hydrogen Peroxide vapors: 9400 mg/m³ (mouse)

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Chronic Toxicity

Sensitization Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals.

Skin contact Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns (rabbit).Eye contact Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage (rabbit).

LD50 Dermal

Contact with organic substances may cause fire or explosion. Contact with metals, metallic ions, alkalis, reducing agents and organic matter(such as alcohols or terpenes) may produce self-accelerated thermal decomposition.

10. Stability and reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Commercial solutions are stabilized to reduce the risk of decomposition by contamination.

Combustible materials. Copper alloys, galvanized iron. Strong reducing agents. Heavy metals. Iron. Contact with metals, metallic ions, alkalis,reducing agents and organic matter (such as alcohols or terpenes) may produce self-accelerated thermal decomposition.

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

10.2 Chemical stability

Oxygen which supports combustion. Liable to produce overpressure in container.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Excessive heat; Contamination; Exposure to UV-rays; pH variations.

10.1 Reactivity

Reactive and oxidizing agent

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10.5 Incompatible Materials

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Ecotoxicity effects

Hydrogen Peroxide 72 h LC50 Fish Leuciscus idus 35 mg/L

This product is not recognized as mutagenic by Research Agencies. In vivo tests did not showmutagenic effects.

12. Ecological information

Hydrogen Peroxide 48 h EC50 Daphnia pulex 2.4 mg/L

Carcinogenicity

Hydrogen Peroxide 24 h EC50 Daphnia magna 7.7 mg/L

This product contains hydrogen peroxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)has conculded 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 tohumans). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has concludedthat hydrogen peroxide is a 'Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans'(A3).

Hydrogen peroxide is naturally produced by sunlight (between 0.1 and 4 ppb in air and 0.001 to 0.1 mg/L in water). Not expected to havesignificant environmental effects

Hydrogen Peroxide 72 h EC50 Algae Skeletonema costatum 1.38 mg/L

12.6 Other adverse effects Decomposes into oxygen and water. No adverse effects.

Reproductive toxicity

Chemical Name log Pow

This product is not recognized as reprotox by Research Agencies. No effects on reproduction inanimal experiments.

Active Ingredient(s)

Hydrogen peroxide -1.36

12.1 Toxicity

Target Organ Effects

Hydrogen peroxide (7722-84-1)

13. Disposal considerations

Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin.

Active Ingredient(s)

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Duration Species Value Units:

Waste from residues / unused products Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Mutagenicity

Hydrogen Peroxide 96 h LC50 Fish Pimephales promelas 16.4 mg/L

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility but will likely degrade over time.

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 hours, and in soils from minutes to hoursdepending upon microbiological activity and metal contamination.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Material may have some potential to bioaccumulate but will likely degrade in most environments before accumulation can occur. Noinformation available.

This product is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT).

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

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12.4 Mobility in soil

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Proper shipping name HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Packing group II

Transport Symbol

Environmental hazards This product contains no chemical substance that is listed as a marine pollutant according to DOT

UN/ID No

IMDG/IMO

Special precautions for users According to United Nations "Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods"

UN2014

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.Drums - Empty as thoroughly as possible. Triple rinse drums before disposal. Avoid contamination;impurities accelerate decomposition. Never return product to original container.

15. Regulatory information

UN/ID No UN 2014

14. Transport information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Proper shipping name HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Proper shipping name

Hazardous Waste Directive 91/689/EECApplicable

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Major Accidents (Directive 96/82/CEE)Included for storage of quantities exceeding 50 Tm

Hazard Class 5.1

CWC (Chemical Weapons Convention) - Annex on Chemicalsnot applicableEU Export and import of dangerous chemicals (Regulation (EC) No 304/2003)Not applicable.

Subsidiary hazard class 8

International Inventories

Hazard Class

Packing group II

EINECS/ELINCS (Europe) Complies

5.1

TSCA Inventory (United States ofAmerica)

Complies

DSL (Canada) Complies

Contaminated packaging

ENCS (Japan) Complies

ICAO/IATA Air regulation permit shipment of Hydrogen Peroxide (<=40%) in non-vented containers for AirCargo Only aircraft, as well as for Passenger and Cargo aircraft. HOWEVER, all FMC HydrogenPeroxide containers are vented and therefore, air shipments of FMC H2O2 are not permitted. IATAair regulations state that venting of packages containing oxidizing substances is not permitted for airtransport.

Subsidiary Class 8

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ADR/RID

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KECL (Korea)

Revision Note Initial Release.

Complies

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowedR35 - Causes severe burnsR 5 - Heating may cause an explosionR 8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fireR22 - Harmful if swallowedR41 - Risk of serious damage to eyesR37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin

15.2 Chemical Safety Report

AICS (Australia) Complies

DisclaimerFMC Corporation believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and statements) are accurate asof the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDEDHEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specified product designated and may not be applicable where suchproduct is used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are beyondthe control of FMC Corporation, FMC corporation expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising fromany use of the products or reliance on such information.

Full text of H-phrases referred to in sections 2 and 3H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizerH314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH302 - Harmful if swallowedH332 - Harmful if inhaledH335 - May cause respiratory irritationH412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH315 - Causes skin irritationH318 - Causes serious eye damage

IECSC (China) Complies

Prepared By

A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

FMC CorporationFMC Logo - Trademark of FMC Corporation

© 2012 FMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NZIoC (New Zealand)

Restrictions on useThis product's foreseen or recommended applications are:: In situ and ex situ chemical oxidation of contaminants and compounds of concernfor environmental remediation applications

Complies

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PICCS (Philippines) Complies

Sources of key data used to compile the datasheetFMC / FMC FORET s.a.

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16. Other information

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Annex to SDS Hydrogen peroxide 1/12

Summarised exposure scenarios for hydrogen peroxide



Exposure scenario 1 1. Short title of exposure scenario 1

Manufacture and industrial use of hydrogen peroxide solutions in chemical synthesis, formulation and other industrial processes.

2. Description of activities and processes covered in the exposure scenario

Sector of use (SU) SU 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17

Product category (PC) PC 0 (inorganic chemical), 1, 2, 8, 9a, 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39

Process category (PROC ) PROC 1 (Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure) PROC 2 (Use in closed, continuous process, some likelihood of exposure) PROC 3 (Use in closed batch process) PROC 4 (Use in batch and other process with likelihood of exposure) PROC 5 (Mixing or blending in batch process with significant contact) PROC 7 (Industrial spraying) PROC 10 (Roller application and brushing) PROC 12 (Use of blow agents for foam production) PROC 13 (Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring) PROC 14 (Production of preparations/articles by tabletting, etc.) PROC 15 (Use of laboratory agents in small scale laboratories)

Article category (AC) Not applicable

Environmental release category (ERC)

ERC 1, 2, 4, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d

3. Operational conditions for which the exposure scenario ensures control of risk

3.1 Operational conditions related with frequency and quantities of use

Duration of exposure at workplace

8 h/d

Frequency of exposure at workplace

220 d/y for a single worker

Annual amount used per site Up to 75,000 tonnes/year (manufacture) Up to 8,950 tonnes/year (chemical synthesis) Up to 1,010 tonnes/year (chemical applications)

Emission days per site 360 d/y for manufacture; 300 d/y for chemical synthesis and applications

3.2 Operational conditions related with substance/ product


Concentration of substance in mixture

35% w/w to 90% w/w (aqueous solution)

3.3 Other operational conditions determining exposure

Manufacture Chemical synthesis Chemical applications

Regional tonnage per year 75,000 8,950 5,050

Fraction of main local source 1 1 0.2

Tonnage per year per site 75,000 8,950 1,010

Number of days 360 300 300

Fraction released to air 0.0001 0.001 0.001

Fraction released to wastewater 0.003 0.007 0.005

Fraction released to soil 0.0001 0.0001 0.001

Wastewater discharge rate (m3/day) 7,000 10,000 2,000

Dilution factor freshwater Dilution factor seawater

300 1000

40 400

10 100

4. RMMs that, in combination with the operational conditions of use, ensure control of risk

4.1 RMMs related to workers

Technical measures In case of emission local exhaust ventilation is required.

Respiratory protection Use of respiratory protection (e.g. face mask with NO type cartridge) is



necessary in some situations, such as industrial spraying.

Hand protection Wearing of permeation resistant gloves (e.g. PVC, rubber) is required.

Eye protection Wearing of chemical resistant eye/face protection is required.

Skin and body protection Wearing of suitable protective clothing (e.g. PVC, rubber) is required in case of splashes.

Hygiene measures Keep away from foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work and use skin-protecting ointment. Keep work clothes separate. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly after open handling of the product.

4.2 Environment related measures

Abatement measures related with wastewater

Optional pre-treatment of wastewater by steam stripping. Industrial wastewater must be treated by one or a combination of the following techniques:

Biological wastewater treatment

Ozonation of wastewater

Liquid phase carbon adsorption

Abatement measures related with air emissions

Passing of waste air through activated carbon filters

Abatement measures related to soil

Not applicable.

4.3 Waste related measures

Type of waste Solid and liquid waste.

Disposal technique Waste has to be treated as industrial waste and should incinerated in thermal combustion units where hydrogen peroxide is completely removed.

Fraction released to environment during waste treatment

Hydrogen peroxide is highly reactive and will decompose in the waste and during treatment. No environmental emissions are anticipated.

5. Prediction of exposure resulting from the conditions described above and the substance properties

Workers (oral)

Good industrial hygiene practice has to be followed and oral exposure is not relevant for workers.

Workers (dermal) Workers handling concentrated hydrogen peroxide solutions containing 35% w/w or more are obliged to use appropriate dermal protection which is sufficient to avoid dermal exposure. Workers are obliged to wear effective safety glasses to avoid exposure of the eyes.

Workers (inhalation), RMMs PROC 1, none

PROC 2, LEV 90% PROC 3, LEV 90% PROC 4, LEV 90% PROC 5, LEV 90%

PROC 7, LEV 90%, PRE 95% PROC 10, LEV 90% PROC 12, LEV 80% PROC 13, LEV 90% PROC 14, LEV 90% PROC 15, LEV 90%

Calculated with ECETOC TRA (maximum concentration) 0.014 mg/m3 (90% w/w) 0.142 mg/m3 (90% w/w) 0.298 mg/m3 (70% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (70% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (70% w/w) 0.425 mg/m3 (60% w/w) 0.85 mg/m3 (60% w/w) 0.34 mg/m3 (60% w/w) 0.85 mg/m3 (60% w/w) 0.425 mg/m3 (60% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (70% w/w)

Consumer Not applicable

Environment (maximum PECs) Modelled with EUSES

Manufacture Synthesis Applications

Fresh water Marine water

Soil STP

Humans via the environment

0.009 mg/L 0.0015 mg/L 1.45 x 10-4 mg/kg ww 0.63 mg/L Not applicable





The conditions at the various EU sites using hydrogen peroxide may vary considerably. The following table can be used to determine the maximum allowable concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the effluent of sites/onsite treatment plants depending on the volumetric flows of the effluent and receiving water bodies.

Volumetric flow of effluent

discharge (m3/day)

Volumetric flow of the receiving freshwater or marine bodies of water (m3/day)

100 250 500 750 1'000 10'000 100'000 1'000'000 10’000’000

Maximal allowable concentration of hydrogen peroxide in effluent discharge in mg/L

100 0.0252 0.0441 0.0756 0.1071 0.1386 1.2726 12.6128 126.0144 1260.0304

250 0.0176 0.0252 0.0378 0.0504 0.0630 0.5166 5.0527 50.4133 504.0197

500 0.0151 0.0189 0.0252 0.0315 0.0378 0.2646 2.5326 25.2130 252.0162

750 0.0143 0.0168 0.0210 0.0252 0.0294 0.1806 1.6926 16.8128 168.0150

1'000 0.0139 0.0158 0.0189 0.0221 0.0252 0.1386 1.2726 12.6128 126.0144

1'500 0.0134 0.0147 0.0168 0.0189 0.0210 0.0966 0.8526 8.4127 84.0138

2'000 0.0132 0.0142 0.0158 0.0173 0.0189 0.0756 0.6426 6.3127 63.0135

5'000 0.0129 0.0132 0.0139 0.0145 0.0151 0.0378 0.2646 2.5326 25.2130

10'000 0.0127 0.0129 0.0132 0.0135 0.0139 0.0252 0.1386 1.2726 12.6128

20'000 0.0127 0.0128 0.0129 0.0131 0.0132 0.0189 0.0756 0.6426 6.3127


Loading and unloading operations, distribution covering all identified uses 2. Description of activities and processes covered in the exposure scenario

Sector of use (SU) SU 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17

Product category (PC) PC 0 (inorganic chemical, food additive), 1, 8, 12, 14, 15, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39

Process category (PROC ) PROC 8a (Transfer of chemicals at non dedicated facilities) PROC 8b (Transfer of chemicals at dedicated facilities) PROC 9 (Transfer of chemicals into small containers at dedicated filling lines)



ERC 1, 2, 4, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d



Duration of exposure at workplace:

8 h/d

Frequency of exposure at workplace:

220 d/y for a single worker (EC, 2008b, p. 8)

Annual amount used Not relevant. Parameter does not influence exposure estimation in this ES

Emission days per site: No relevant environmental emissions anticipated 3.2 Operational conditions related with substance/ product



Up to 90% w/w


No relevant environmental emissions are anticipated with the transfer of the substance (EU Risk Assessment Report, European Commission 2003). 4. RMMs that, in combination with the operational conditions of use, ensure control of risk



Respiratory protection Use of respiratory protection (e.g. face mask with NO type cartridge) may be necessary in case of relevant emissions.





Skin and body protection Wearing of suitable protective clothing (e.g. PVC, rubber) in case of splashes.




Normally no waste generation. If leak, wash away with plenty of water and send to industrial wastewater treatment system


Generally closed systems


Not applicable.


Type of waste Solid and liquid waste.

Disposal technique Waste has to be treated as industrial waste and should incinerated in thermal combustion units where hydrogen peroxide is completely removed.




Workers (oral)


Workers (dermal) Workers handling concentrated hydrogen peroxide solutions containing 35% w/w or more of the substance are obliged to use appropriate dermal protection which is sufficient to avoid dermal exposure. Workers are obliged to wear effective safety glasses to avoid exposure of the eyes.

Workers (inhalation), RMMs PROC 8a, LEV 90% PROC 8b, LEV 97% PROC 9, LEV 90%

Calculated with ECETOC TRA (maximum concentration) 0.99 mg/m3 (70% w/w); 90% solution with better LEV or shorter duration 0.21 mg/m3 (90% w/w) 0.71 mg/m3 (90% w/w)

Consumer Not applicable

Environment No relevant environmental emissions are anticipated with the transfer of the substance.


Bleaching with hydrogen peroxide solutions


Sector of use (SU) SU 3, 5, 6, 21, 22

Product category (PC) PC 23, 24, 26, 34

Process category (PROC ) PROC 1 (Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure) PROC 2 (Use in closed, continuous process, some likelihood of exposure) PROC 3 (Use in closed batch process) PROC 4 (Use in batch and other process with likelihood of exposure) PROC 13 (Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring) PROC 19 (Hand mixing with intimate contact, only PPE available)



ERC 4, 6b, 8a, 8b, 8e




3.1 Operational conditions related with frequency and quantities of use - WORKERS

Pulp bleaching, de-inking Other bleaching


8 h/d 8 h/d


220 d/y for a single worker 220 d/y for a single worker

Regional annual tonnage 43,600 t/y 2,025 t/y (including private use)

Annual amount used per site: 9,810 t/y 405 t/y (including private use)

Emission days per site: 360 300

3.2 Operational conditions related with frequency and quantities of use - CONSUMERS

Duration of exposure of consumer:

10 minutes/event

Frequency of exposure of consumer:

3 to 4 events/week

Amount used per event: 100 mL bleaching product




Up to 35% w/w


Parameter Pulp bleaching, de-inking Other bleaching

Fraction released to air 0.001 0.01

Fraction released to wastewater 0.009 0.009

Fraction released to soil 0.0001 0.0001

Wastewater discharge rate (m3/day)

17,500 2,000


10 100

10 100











Industrial wastewater must be treated by on or a combination of the following techniques:

Biological wastewater treatment

Ozonation of wastewater

Wastewater from professional and private bleaching should be sent to the public sewerage system, where rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in contact with sewage will occur.


Optional passing of waste air through activated carbon filters


Not applicable




Type of waste (industrial) Solid and liquid waste.

Disposal technique (industrial) Waste has to be treated as industrial waste and should incinerated in thermal combustion units where hydrogen peroxide is completely removed.



Professional, private solid and liquid waste

Dispose of via regular municipal waste


Workers (oral)



Workers (inhalation), RMMs Industrial PROC 1, none

Industrial PROC 2, LEV 90% Industrial PROC 3, LEV 90% Industrial PROC 4, LEV 90%

Industrial PROC 13, LEV 90% Professional PROC 1, none

Professional PROC 2, LEV 80% Professional PROC 3, LEV 80% Professional PROC 4, LEV 80%

Professional PROC 13, LEV 80%

Professional PROC 19, LEV 80%

Calculated with ECETOC TRA (maximum concentration) 0.005 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.05 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.149 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.248 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.005 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.298 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.992 mg/m3 (35% w/w) 0.34 mg/m3 (12% w/w) 0.85 mg/m3 (12% w/w)

Consumer (oral) Under normal conditions of use oral exposure to bleaches can be neglected.

Consumer (dermal) Consumers normally do not come into contact with products containing more than 12% w/w of the substance. Some products are on the market that contain more than 12% w/w hydrogen peroxide. It is recommended that consumers use gloves and safety glasses when handling pure or barely diluted products.

Consume (inhalation) 0.13 mg/m3 (Based on EU Risk Assessment Report, European Commission 2003)

Environment: Pulp bleaching Fresh water

Marine water Soil STP


Modelled with EUSES 0.0098 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 1.54 x 10-4 mg/kg ww 0.098 mg/L Not applicable

Environment: Other bleaching Fresh water



Modelled with EUSES 0.004 mg/L 0.0004 mg/L 1.28 x 10-4 mg/kg ww 0.042 mg/L Not applicable




Environmental and agricultural applications of hydrogen peroxide solutions 2. Description of activities and processes covered in the exposure scenario

Sector of use (SU) SU 1, 2, 3, 8, 21, 22

Product category (PC) PC 0 (environmental remediation product), 20, 37

Process category (PROC ) PROC 1 (Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure) PROC 2 (Use in closed, continuous process, some likelihood of exposure) PROC 3 (Use in closed batch process) PROC 4 (Use in batch and other process with likelihood of exposure)



ERC 4, 6b, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e




8 h/d



Regional annual tonnage 2,465 t/y

Annual amount used per site: 4.93 t/y

Emission days per site: 15




Up to 50% w/w


Fraction released to air 0.1

Fraction released to wastewater 0.05

Fraction released to soil 0.8


2,000


10 100










No specific waste treatment required/proposed. Fast decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is anticipated with environmental and agricultural uses of hydrogen peroxide due to its high reactivity 4.3 Waste related measures

No specific waste treatment required/proposed. Fast decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is anticipated with



environmental and agricultural uses of hydrogen peroxide due to its high reactivity 5. Prediction of exposure resulting from the conditions described above and the substance properties

Workers (oral)



Indoor use of solutions Workers (inhalation), RMMs

Industrial PROC 1, none Industrial PROC 2, none

Industrial PROC 3, LEV 90% Industrial PROC 4, LEV 90% Professional PROC 1, none

Professional PROC 2, LEV 80% Professional PROC 3, LEV 80% Professional PROC 4, LEV 85%

Calculated with ECETOC TRA (maximum concentration) 0.007 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.708 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.213 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.354 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.007 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.708 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.425 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 1.06 mg/m3 (50% w/w)

Outdoor use of solutions Workers (inhalation), RMMs

Industrial PROC 1, none Industrial PROC 2, none

Industrial PROC 3, PRE 90% Industrial PROC 4, PRE 90%

Professional PROC 1, none Professional PROC 2, PRE 90% Professional PROC 3, PRE 90% Professional PROC 4, PRE 90%

Calculated with ECETOC TRA (maximum concentration) 0.007 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.149 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.248 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.007 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.248 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.149 mg/m3 (50% w/w) 0.496 mg/m3 (50% w/w)

Consumer No consumer exposure anticipated.

Environment: Pulp bleaching Fresh water



Modelled with EUSES 0.0085 mg/L 7.75 x 10-4 mg/L 1.13 x 10-4 mg/kg ww 0.088 mg/L Not applicable


Use of hydrogen peroxide solutions in cleaning agents


Sector of use (SU) SU 21, 22

Product category (PC) PC 21, 35

Process category (PROC ) PROC 4 (Use in batch and other process with likelihood of exposure) PROC 10 (Roller application and brushing) PROC 11 (Non-industrial spraying) PROC 13 (Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring) PROC 19 (Hand mixing with intimate contact, only PPE available)



ERC 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e


3.1 Operational conditions related with frequency and quantities of use - WORKERS




8 h/d



Amount of product used by professionals

Up to 400 g

Emission days: 365 d/y

3.2 Operational conditions related with frequency and quantities of use - CONSUMERS

Duration of exposure of consumer:

Up to 20 minutes per event

Frequency of exposure of consumer:

Up to 1 event per day

Amount of product used by consumers

Up to 110 g

Regional annual tonnage 6,210 t/y (all private uses)

Annual amount used on local scale:

12.42 t/y (all private uses)





Up to 12% w/w


Fraction released to air 0


Fraction released to industrial soil

0


2,000


10 100



Technical measures Good general ventilation should be provided.

Respiratory protection Not required.

Hand protection Wearing of permeation resistant gloves (e.g. PVC, rubber) is recommended.

Eye protection Wearing of chemical resistant eye/face protection is required when handling undiluted products.

Skin and body protection Not required.




Wastewater from professional and private cleaning should be sent to the public sewerage system, where rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in contact with sewage will occur


No relevant emissions


Not applicable




Type of waste Liquid and solid waste (professional and private)

Disposal technique Dispose of empty packages via the regular household/ municipal waste.




Workers (oral)

Good workplace hygiene practice has to be followed and oral exposure is not relevant for workers.

Workers (dermal) Dermal exposure to cleaners containing 12% w/w hydrogen peroxide is possible. The use of gloves (PVC, rubber) is recommended. The use of safety glasses is required when pure cleaners are handled.

Workers (inhalation), RMMs Spray cleaning

Cleaning by wiping, brushing Using toilet cleaner

Using cleaner containing H2O2

Calculated with ConsExpo (maximum concentration) 0.002 mg/m3 (7% w/w), acute exposure 1.07 mg/m3 (7% w/w), acute exposure 1.16 mg/m3 (12% w/w), acute exposure 1.07 (7% w/w), reasonable worst case long-term exposure

Consumer (oral) Under normal use conditions oral exposure to cleaners containing the substance can be neglected.

Consumers (dermal) Dermal exposure to cleaners containing 12% w/w hydrogen peroxide is possible. The use of gloves (PVC, rubber) and safety glasses is recommended.

Consumers (inhalation) Spray cleaning

Cleaning by wiping, brushing Using toilet cleaner

Calculated with ConsExpo (maximum concentration) 0.002 mg/m3 (7% w/w), acute exposure 1.07 mg/m3 (7% w/w), acute exposure 1.16 mg/m3 (16% w/w), acute exposure

Environment: Fresh water





Use of hydrogen peroxide solutions for hair bleaching and dyeing and tooth bleaching 2. Description of activities and processes covered in the exposure scenario

Sector of use (SU) SU 21, 22

Product category (PC) PC 39

Process category (PROC ) PROC 19 (Hand mixing with intimate contact, only PPE available)



ERC 8b



Duration of exposure: Up to few hours per event

Frequency of exposure: Infrequent

Amount of product used by professionals

Small amounts

Amount of product used by consumers

Small amounts

Regional annual tonnage 6,210 t/y (all private uses)



Annual amount used on local scale:

12.42 t/y (all private uses)





Up to 18% w/w


Fraction released to air 0


Fraction released to industrial soil

0


2,000


10 100



Technical measures Good general ventilation should be provided.

Respiratory protection

Hand protection Wearing of permeation resistant gloves (e.g. PVC, rubber) is recommended.

Eye protection Wearing of chemical resistant eye/face protection is required when handling undiluted products.

Skin and body protection




Wastewater from professional and private cleaning should be sent to the public sewerage system, where rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in contact with sewage will occur


No relevant emissions


Not applicable


Type of waste Liquid and solid waste (professional and private)

Disposal technique Dispose of empty packages via the regular household/ municipal waste.




Workers Not to be assessed

Consumer Not to be assessed

Environment: Fresh water




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Material Safety Data Sheet - PeroxyChem...peroxide should only be made of glass, stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Pipes and equipment should be passivated before first use. Use