Hydrogen Peroxide 10% Technical Grade

Product Overview

Hydrogen Peroxide 10% Technical Grade is a clear, colorless liquid with an active oxidizing profile suitable for a broad range of industrial workflows. This formulation delivers a wt% H₂O₂ assay typically around 10.00% (range 9.5–10.5%), verified by titratable determination using standardized sodium thiosulfate or sodium hydroxide titration with calibrated endpoints. The product exhibits a light APHA/Hazen color value (typical 3, max 5) and a density near 1.02 g/mL at 20°C, supporting predictable dosing and process control in oxidation and bleaching applications. Its pH in a 1:10 H₂O solution at 25°C is typically around 5, with a permissible range of 4–6, aligning with stability requirements across common process environments.

In practice, technical grade hydrogen peroxide is valued for its effective bleaching and oxidizing properties, enabling controlled oxidation in chemical synthesis, textile processing, water treatment, and analytical laboratories. The solution is soluble in water and designed for storage in HDPE or glass containers to minimize interaction with container materials. Typical product specifications emphasize purity and trace impurity limits (e.g., low chloride, nitrate, and heavy metals) to support reliability in downstream reactions and avoid catalytic decomposition. The product’s stability at room temperature, combined with controlled decomposition characteristics, makes it a versatile oxidant for laboratory-scale and industrial-scale processes.

Key Properties

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Chemical Formula: H₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 34.01 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 151.2°C (decomposes slowly at elevated temperatures)
• Specific Gravity (20°C): 1.01–1.03 (typical 1.02)
• pH (1:10 H₂O solution, 25°C): 4–6 (typical 5)
• Chloride (Cl⁻) ppm: Max 20 (typical 5)
• Nitrate (NO₃⁻) ppm: Max 20 (typical 5)
• Ammonium (NH₄⁺) ppm: Max 5 (typical 1)
• Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ppm: Max 20 (typical 5)
• Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) ppm: Max 5 (typical 1)
• Arsenic (As) ppm: Max 0.01 (typical 0.002)
• Heavy Metals (as Pb) ppm: Max 0.5 (typical 0.1)
• Iron (Fe) ppm: Max 0.2 (typical 0.05)
• Copper (Cu) ppm: Max 0.5 (typical 0.1)
• Manganese (Mn) ppm: Max 0.2 (typical 0.05)
• Nickel (Ni) ppm: Max 0.2 (typical 0.05)
• Lead (Pb) ppm: Max 0.2 (typical 0.05)
• Zinc (Zn) ppm: Max 0.5 (typical 0.1)
• Aluminum (Al) ppm: Max 0.5 (typical 0.1)
• Chromium (Cr) ppm: Max 0.2 (typical 0.05)
• Cobalt (Co) ppm: Max 0.1 (typical 0.02)
• Calcium (Ca) ppm: Max 1 (typical 0.25)
• Magnesium (Mg) ppm: Max 1 (typical 0.25)
• Potassium (K) ppm: Max 1 (typical 0.25)
• Sodium (Na) ppm: Max 1 (typical 0.25)
• Gas Chromatography Notes: Substances reducing permanganate passes; sulfurous acid (H₂SO₃) ppm max 5 (typical 1)
• Available Chlorine (wt%): 9.5–10.5% (typical 10)
• Water Content: Max 0% (Karl Fischer method)
• Stability Notes: Decomposes slowly at elevated temperatures; stable at room temperature

Common Applications

• Application Category: Oxidizing Agent – Employed in industrial oxidation reactions to facilitate selective oxidation steps in chemical synthesis and process refinements with controlled reaction kinetics.
• Industrial Application: Bleaching Agent (Textile) – Used for fabric whitening and brightness enhancement with compatibility to standard textile processing sequences.
• Environmental Application: Water Treatment – Applied for disinfection, contaminant oxidation, and remineralization workflows in municipal and industrial water treatment.
• Laboratory Application: Laboratory Reagent – Serves as analytical oxidant and reagent in various assays and sample prep protocols in research laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Application: Chemical Synthesis – Utilized as an oxidant in the synthesis of organic intermediates and specialty chemicals under controlled conditions.
• Industrial Cleaning: Surface Pretreatment – Integrated into cleaning cycles to remove organic residues and assist in sterile or non-sterile surface preparation.
• Paper and Pulp: Bleach Line Additive – Supports bleaching stages with controlled oxidation to achieve targeted brightness while managing residuals.

Safety Precautions

Handle and store Hydrogen Peroxide 10% Technical Grade in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. Use containers made of HDPE or glass to minimize material interactions. Ensure adequate ventilation in handling spaces and employ appropriate PPE, including chemical resistant gloves, splash goggles, and protective clothing. Avoid contact with organic materials and reducing agents, as these can ignite or intensify decomposition. Maintain compatibility with secondary containment and spill control measures to prevent exposure or release.

In case of exposure, follow standard emergency procedures: for skin or eyes, rinse immediately with copious running water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists; for inhalation, move to fresh air and seek medical evaluation if symptoms develop; for ingestion, do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth and seek immediate medical advice. If a spill occurs, evacuate the area, contain the spill with inert padding, and neutralize only as directed by the SDS and local regulations; evacuate personnel if vapors are present or irritation occurs. Transportation is governed by UN 2014, Hydrogen Peroxide, 5.1, PG II, with appropriate packaging and labeling requirements.

Benefits

✔ High Purity and Controlled Impurity Profile – Meets stringent trace impurity specifications to minimize catalytic decomposition risks and ensure process reliability.
✔ Consistent Oxidizing Performance – Stable at room temperature with predictable activity, enabling reproducible results across batches.
✔ Versatile Compatibility – Suitable for oxidation, bleaching, disinfection, and analytical applications in industrial and laboratory settings.