Hydrogen Peroxide 3% Technical Grade

Product Overview

Hydrogen Peroxide 3% Technical Grade (H₂O₂ 3%) is a colorless, aqueous solution with strong oxidizing properties optimized for industrial and laboratory use. This technical-grade formulation provides stable performance as an oxidizing agent across a range of chemical processes, including oxidation, sanitization, and analytical sample preparation. The solution is designed for controlled handling and compatibility with common HDPE and glass containers, delivering reliable activity while maintaining baseline purity suitable for non-pharmaceutical applications. Typical assay is close to 3% by weight, with rigorous quality controls to minimize trace contaminants that could affect process outcomes.

In addition to its primary oxidizing function, this grade supports applications in water treatment, textile bleaching, and as a reagent in analytical procedures within research laboratories. The product is manufactured under USP-NF monograph-compliant practices for technical-grade specifications and tested using iodometric titration and ICP-based methods to verify key parameter targets. The formulation is stored under controlled conditions to prevent decomposition and maintain efficacy, ensuring consistent performance across batches in production environments.

Key Properties

• Property Name: Assay wt % (min–max)
• Chemical Formula: H₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 34.01 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 100.4°C
• Specific Gravity: 1.02 (typical) at 20°C
• pH: 5 (typical; range 4.5–5.5 at 25°C)
• Assay wt % (typical): 3.00%
• Iron (Fe) ppm (max/typical): max 1; typical 0.3
• Heavy Metals (as Pb) ppm (max/typical): max 0.5; typical 0.1
• Chloride (Cl) ppm (max/typical): max 20; typical 5
• Nitrate (NO₃) ppm (max/typical): max 10; typical 2
• Ammonium (NH₄) ppm (max/typical): max 2; typical 0.5
• Sulfate (SO₄) ppm (max/typical): max 5; typical 1
• Phosphate (PO₄) ppm (max/typical): max 2; typical 0.5
• Arsenic (As) ppm (max/typical): max 0.01; typical 0.005
• Heavy Metals (as Pb) ppm (max/typical): max 0.5; typical 0.1
• Chlorate (ClO₃) ppm (max/typical): max 0.5; typical 0.1
• Water Content: max 97% (typical 96.9%)
• Acidity (Meq/100 g): max 0.2; typical 0.05

Common Applications

• Oxidizing Agent: Chemical Manufacturing — Employed as a powerful oxidizer in aerobic syntheses and oxidation-reduction reactions with controlled reactivity and minimal impurities.
• Water Treatment: Environmental Services — Used to enhance dissolved oxygen levels and assist oxidation-based disinfection in process streams.
• Bleaching Agent: Textile Industry — Applied to whiten textiles and pulp with careful pH and concentration control to minimize fiber damage.
• Laboratory Reagent: Research Laboratory — Serves as a reliable oxidant for analytical procedures and sample preparation in bench-scale experiments.
• pH Adjuster: Food Processing — Utilized to adjust acidity in certain processing steps, within regulatory and quality-control frameworks.

Safety Precautions

Handle and store Hydrogen Peroxide 3% Technical Grade in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use containers made of HDPE or glass to avoid material interactions, and maintain proper ventilation during handling to minimize inhalation risks. Wear appropriate PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles, and a lab coat or apron when transferring or measuring solutions. Keep away from organic materials and incompatible substances to prevent exothermic reactions.

Follow SDS guidance for exposure controls and emergency procedures. Maintain awareness of oxidizer compatibility in storage areas and have appropriate spill-control materials readily available. In case of skin contact, wash with ample soap and water; for eye exposure, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical attention if symptoms persist; for ingestion, do not induce vomiting and obtain medical assistance immediately.

Benefits

✔ Reliable oxidizing performance – Provides consistent activity for chemical processes and analytical procedures while maintaining purity suitable for technical grade applications.
✔ Regulatory alignment – Meets USP-NF Monograph requirements and supports compliance in industrial environments with trace contaminant controls.
✔ Compatibility and stability – Stable under controlled storage, compatible with HDPE and glass equipment, and formulated to minimize premature decomposition.
✔ Quality controls – Verified by iodometric titration and ICP/OES methods, with detailed COA parameters ensuring repeatable batch-to-batch performance.