Sodium Peroxide SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Sodium Peroxide

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10346

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 1). May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer (H271). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe dust or fumes (P260).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Sodium peroxide Synonyms: Disodium dioxide	1313-60-6	Na₂O₂	77.98

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes (P306+P360). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosions (P371+P380+P375).

NFPA Code

H-3
F-0
R-1
OX

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #6. Store with chlorates, bromates, iodates, chlorites, perchloric acid, and peroxides.
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag and then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor™ can.

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Pale yellow granular powder. Odorless.
Soluble: Cold water with evolution of much heat.

Boiling point: 675 °C (decomposes)
Melting point: 460 °C (decomposes)
Specific gravity: 2.805

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong reducers, acids, organic materials, alcohols, finely powdered metals. Reacts violently with water.
Shelf life: Reasonably good, if stored safely.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: N.A.
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #22a is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Sodium Peroxide; Hazard class: 5.1, Oxidizer; UN number: UN1504

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-209-4), RCRA code D001, D003.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Sodium Peroxide Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Sodium Peroxide