| Agent Name |
Sodium peroxide |
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| CAS Number |
1313-60-6 |
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| Formula |
Na2-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Disodium dioxide; Disodium peroxide; Flocool 180; Natrium peroxydatum; Natriumsuperoxid; Sodium dioxide; Sodium oxide (Na2O2); Sodium oxide, per-; Solozone; UN1504; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Peroxides |
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| Description |
White to pale-yellow granules; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, catalyst, oxidizing agent, antiseptic, and bleaching agent for textiles, paper, and other products; Also used in oxygen-supply systems, water purification, ore processing, and chemical analysis; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Hazardous decomposition products include oxygen (increased fire hazard) and toxic oxides of sodium; Corrosive to skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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