Hydrogen Peroxide 6% Technical Grade

Product Overview

Hydrogen Peroxide 6% Technical Grade is a pale blue, clear, colorless liquid in solution form that appears colorless in dilute solutions. As a strong oxidizing agent, it decomposes to water and oxygen, offering an environmentally friendly profile for a variety of industrial processes. This 6% technical grade product is designed for reliable performance in oxidation, disinfection, and bleaching applications while maintaining controlled impurity levels suitable for general laboratory and manufacturing use. Its formulation supports consistent reactivity, with careful attention to storage and handling to minimize decomposition and stabilize solution integrity over its shelf life.

In addition to its oxidizing capabilities, this grade meets stringent analytical specifications to support reproducible results across applications. The product is compatible with aqueous systems and is commonly used where moderate oxidizing power, ease of handling, and cost efficiency are required. Typical quality control testing employs iodometric titration and standardized procedures to verify assay, color, and contaminant levels, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency for process control and regulatory compliance.

Key Properties

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Chemical Formula: H₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 34.01 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 151.2°C
• Specific Gravity (20°C): 1.01–1.02 (typical 1.015)
• Assay (wt%, min–max): 5.5–6.5% (typical 6%)
• Residue After Ignition: max 0.05% (typical 0.02%)
• Chloride: max 20 ppm (typical 5 ppm)
• Nitrate: max 5 ppm (typical 1 ppm)
• Ammonium: max 1 ppm (typical 0.2 ppm)
• Sulfate: max 5 ppm (typical 1 ppm)
• Phosphate: max 2 ppm (typical 0.5 ppm)
• Arsenic: max 0.1 ppm (typical 0.02 ppm)
• Heavy Metals as Pb: max 0.1 ppm (typical 0.02 ppm)
• Iron: max 0.5 ppm (typical 0.1 ppm)
• Copper: max 0.2 ppm (typical 0.05 ppm)
• Manganese: max 0.2 ppm (typical 0.05 ppm)
• Nickel: max 0.2 ppm (typical 0.05 ppm)
• Lead: max 0.1 ppm (typical 0.02 ppm)
• Zinc: max 1 ppm (typical 0.2 ppm)
• Aluminum: max 1 ppm (typical 0.2 ppm)
• Chromium: max 0.5 ppm (typical 0.1 ppm)
• Cobalt: max 0.2 ppm (typical 0.05 ppm)
• Calcium: max 20 ppm (typical 5 ppm)
• Magnesium: max 30 ppm (typical 6 ppm)
• Potassium: max 5 ppm (typical 1 ppm)
• Sodium: max 5 ppm (typical 1 ppm)
• pH considerations: stability relies on controlled pH and temperature; testing references follow USP/ACS guidelines as applicable

Common Applications

• Oxidizing Agent: Employed in chemical manufacturing as a strong oxidant for selective oxidation reactions and synthesis workflows, with controlled concentrations to manage reaction kinetics and byproduct formation.
• Water Treatment: Used in disinfection and contaminant removal processes within environmental services, providing oxidative cleaning and microbial control in municipal and industrial water systems.
• Bleaching Agent: Utilized in the textile and paper industries for bleaching processes, benefiting from its environmental profile and compatibility with downstream processing.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry, offering a reliable oxidant source for standard tests, sample digestion, and redox titrations.
• Auxiliary Oxidant in Processing: Supports representative oxidation steps in polymer and specialty chemical formulations where precise oxidant dosing is required.

Safety Precautions

Handle with appropriate PPE including chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and a lab coat or aprons; ensure storage in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials. Use HDPE or glass containers to minimize material interaction, and maintain adequate ventilation to prevent vapor accumulation. Avoid contact with organic materials and reducing agents, and ensure segregation from combustibles due to its oxidizing nature. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and local regulatory requirements when transferring, diluting, or disposing of the product.

Maintain awareness of the product’s oxidizing and corrosive hazards. In the event of a spill, evacuate the area, ventilate, and use inert absorbent materials with proper disposal according to SDS guidance. In case of exposure, follow first aid measures: rinse eyes and skin with water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention for any contact or inhalation exposure. Transport and handling should comply with UN 2014 and packing group II classifications as described in the SDS.

Benefits

✔ Reliable oxidant performance – Delivers consistent oxidation power across batches with strict impurity controls.
✔ Regulatory-aligned quality – Meets USP-NF monograph standards and rigorous TDS specifications for industrial use.
✔ Controlled impurity profile – Low levels of metals and anions, minimizing catalytic decomposition and ensuring process stability.
✔ Storage and handling clarity – Clear guidance on storage, container compatibility, and PPE to support safe, compliant operations.