Hydrogen Peroxide 25%

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes: Corrosive. May cause conjunctivitis, corneal burns and permanent damage. Symptoms may occur with delay. Skin: Corrosive. May cause burns resulting in permanent damage. Prolonged exposure may cause severe irritation and white discoloration. Burning may result in localized erythema (redness) or even blistering of the skin. Inhalation: Causes severe respiratory irritation. Vapours may cause pulmonary edema. Toxic effects may be delayed. Ingestion: Ingestion of high concentrations causes rapid release of oxygen which may expand the esophagus or stomach resulting in severe damage (bleeding, ulceration or perforation). Expected to cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in lung injury SECTION 04: FIRSTAID Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Eye Contact: In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 Inhalation, Acute: minutes and get medical attention immediately after flushing. Have an opthamologist make an evaluation of eye injury. Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. Call a physician. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Notes to physician: Hydrogen peroxide at this concentration is a strong oxidant. Direct contact with the eye is likely to cause corneal damage especially if not washed immediately. Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is recommended and the possibility of local corticosteroid therapy should be considered. Because of the likelihood of corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion, and the unlikelihood of systemic effects, attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction or gastric lavage should be avoided. There is a remote possibility, however, that a nasogastric or orogastric tube may be required for the reduction of severe distension due to gas formation. SECTION 05: FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD AND FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE? Yes IF YES, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS? May be combustible at high temperature. FLASH POINT (TCC) (C): Not Available FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL(% BY VOL.): Not Available UEL(% BY VOL): Not Available AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (C): Not Available