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Hydrogen peroxide
EC / List no.: 231-765-0
CAS no.: 7722-84-1
Mol. formula: H2O2
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause fire or explosion (strong oxidiser), is harmful if swallowed and is harmful if inhaled.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance causes serious eye damage, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects and may cause respiratory irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 to < 10 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, veterinary hygiene, food and animals feeds, drinking water, product preservation.
This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: preservation for liquid systems, controlling slimes.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products,
washing & cleaning products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
pH regulators and water treatment products,
textile treatment products and dyes and
water treatment chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products,
washing & cleaning products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
laboratory chemicals,
water treatment chemicals,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers,
leather treatment products,
lubricants and greases and
textile treatment products and dyes.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
food products,
textile, leather or fur,
wood and wood products and
pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products,
adhesives and sealants,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers,
metal surface treatment products,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
laboratory chemicals,
metal working fluids,
plant protection products,
pharmaceuticals,
polishes and waxes,
polymers,
textile treatment products and dyes,
washing & cleaning products and
water treatment chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
for thermoplastic manufacture.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
metal surface treatment products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
semiconductors,
metal working fluids,
laboratory chemicals,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
leather treatment products,
lubricants and greases,
paper chemicals and dyes,
textile treatment products and dyes and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles,
rubber products,
plastic products,
food products,
textile, leather or fur and
pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as processing aid,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
for thermoplastic manufacture,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
manufacturing of the substance.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
formulation of mixtures and
for thermoplastic manufacture.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023