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Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) — Properties, Uses & Safety

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Overview

A mild antiseptic and bleaching agent; concentrated forms are powerful oxidizers used in rocket propellants.

IUPAC Name
hydrogen peroxide
CAS Number
7722-84-1
PubChem CID
784
Molecular Formula
H2O2
Molar Mass
34.01 g/mol
State at STP
liquid
Appearance
Colorless liquid

Physical Properties

Melting Point
-0.43 °C
Boiling Point
150.2 °C
Density
1.45 g/cm³
ΔH°f
-187.8 kJ/mol
ΔG°f
-120.4 kJ/mol

Composition

ElementCountMass %
H25.93%
O294.07%

Reactions

Decomposition

2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2

decomposition

Safety Information

GHS Hazard Codes

H271H302H314H318H335

GHS Pictograms

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