Sodium peroxide, 95%

Description

CAS: 1313-60-6 | Na2O2 | 77.978 g/mol

Sodium peroxide acts as a bleaching agent in laundry and wood pulp. It finds application in the extraction of minerals from various ores. It acts as an oxidizing agent as well as an oxygen source by reacting with carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it is used as a deodorant and an analytical reagent. It is also useful in scuba gear and in submarines.

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Applications
Sodium peroxide acts as a bleaching agent in laundry and wood pulp. It finds application in the extraction of minerals from various ores. It acts as an oxidizing agent as well as an oxygen source by reacting with carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it is used as a deodorant and an analytical reagent. It is also useful in scuba gear and in submarines.

Solubility
Soluble in acid. Insoluble in alkali.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It reacts with water violently to give sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, organic materials, alcohols and powdered metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1313-60-6
• Molecular Formula: Na2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 77.978
• MDL Number: MFCD00003497
• InChI Key: PFUVRDFDKPNGAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sodium peroxide, disodium peroxide, solozone, natriumsuperoxid, sodium dioxide, disodium dioxide, natrium peroxydatum, sodium oxide, per, flocool 180, sodium oxide
• PubChem CID: 14803
• IUPAC Name: disodium;peroxide
• SMILES: [O-][O-].[Na+].[Na+]

• Melting Point: 460°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1504
• Merck Index: 14,8655
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acid. Insoluble in alkali.
• Formula Weight: 77.98
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.805
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium peroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H271-H290-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H271-H314 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P234-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P283-P301+P330+P331-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P306+P360-P310-P353-P363-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM PEROXIDE
EINECSNumber	215-209-4
RTECSNumber	WD3450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only