Classification of Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions

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Hydrogen peroxide solutions with a concentration of more than 5% by weight are dangerous substances, e.g. according to Global Harmonized System (GHS) and the European Regulation no. 1272/2008. They must be labeled and handled correspondingly.

Classification of Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions According to the European Regulation No. 1272/2008

Hazard statementsGradeDescription
 H302Harmful if swallowed  
 H318Causes serious eye damage    
 H332Harmful if inhaled
Prevention statementsGradeDescription
 P264Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling
 P280Wear protective gloves and clothing: eye and face
Hazard statementsGradeDescription
 H302Harmful if swallowed
 H315Causes skin irritation
 H318Causes serious eye damage
 H332Harmful if inhaled
 H335May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention statementsGradeDescription
 P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray
 P280Wear protective gloves and clothing; eye and face protection
Hazard
statements
GradeDescription
 H272May intensify fire; oxidizer
 H302Harmful if swallowed
 H314Causes severe skin burns 
 H318Causes serious eye damage
 H332Harmful if inhaled
 H335May cause respiratory irritation
 H412*Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effect
 *Only for H2O2 ≥ 63% 
Prevention statementsGradeDescription
 P210Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces; no smoking
 P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray
 P280Wear protective gloves and clothing; eye and face protection
Hazard statementsGradeDescription
 H271May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
 H302Harmful if swallowed
 H314Causes severe skin burns 
 H318Causes serious eye damage
 H332Harmful if inhaled
 H335May cause respiratory irritation
 H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention statementsGradeDescription
 P210Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces; no smoking
 P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray
 P280Wear protective gloves and clothing; eye and face protection

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