Product Overview
Hydrogen Peroxide 30% ACS Grade is a strong oxidizer supplied as a colorless liquid with a slightly sharp odor. At 30% concentration, this is one of the higher-strength peroxide solutions available for direct order — built for lab analysts running sample digestions, water-treatment operators dosing oxidant into wastewater streams, and process engineers driving industrial bleach stages.
Alliance Chemical offers this product in sizes from 1-quart bottles through 330-gallon totes, covering benchtop reagent use through full-scale production. Every unit ships as a regulated hazmat load under its proper DOT classification, with shipping papers prepared by our dispatch team in Taylor, TX.
Why This Concentration
A 30% solution sits at the upper range of what most industrial and laboratory operations handle with standard equipment and training. Below this point — at 10% ACS Grade or 12% ACS Grade — you get a milder oxidizer better suited to rinse baths and dilute reagent work where skin-contact risk needs to stay low. At 25% ACS Grade, you are close but still diluting more for the same active load per gallon.
At 30%, the trade-off shifts: you get more oxidizing capacity per gal, which means fewer container changes on a production line and lower freight cost per unit of active H₂O₂. But the hazard profile is real. This concentration carries a Danger signal word, causes severe skin burns, and the oxidizer classification (Class 5.1) governs how it ships and stores. Operators working with 30% need splash-proof goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and ventilated work areas as baseline practice.
The ACS Grade designation matters for procurement. Lab buyers and QC leads specify ACS Grade when their analytical workflows demand a defined purity tier — sample digestion, titration, and quantitative assays where trace impurities could bias results. If your process does not require that designation, a Technical Grade at a nearby concentration may be more cost-effective. For lower-strength ACS-designated reagent, 5%, 6%, and 15% ACS Grade options are also available to order.
Chemical Profile
Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂, CAS 7722-84-1) has a molecular weight of 34.015. This 30% aqueous solution presents as a colorless liquid with a slightly sharp odor. Solution density is 1.11 at 20 °C — noticeably heavier than water, which matters when calibrating metering pumps and running volumetric calculations. Solubility is effectively unlimited in water, greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F. Vapor pressure registers at 1 mmHg at 59.5 °F, so the liquid does not aggressively off-gas at room temperature, though adequate ventilation is still necessary whenever containers are open.
Industrial Applications
Hydrogen peroxide at this concentration is a workhorse oxidizer across several sectors:
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Chemical manufacturing — functions as a primary oxidizing agent in synthesis reactions where controlled oxygen release drives the process forward. The 30% strength delivers enough reactive capacity for batch-scale oxidation without the extreme decomposition risks of more concentrated grades.
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Textile and pulp bleaching — breaks down chromophores (color-bearing molecules) in fibers and wood pulp through direct oxidation. Industrial bleaching lines typically meter 30% peroxide into the bleach stage, diluting in-line to operating strength.
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Water treatment — used as an oxidant to break down organic contaminants, reduce biological oxygen demand, and control odor in municipal and industrial wastewater. Operators value peroxide here because the byproducts are water and oxygen rather than residual chlorine or chloramine.
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Analytical laboratory reagent — specified by lab procurement teams for quantitative analysis, sample digestion, and titration workflows. The ACS Grade designation signals a purity tier that matters when trace-level impurities could skew analytical results.
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Surface preparation — deployed in controlled environments for oxidation and cleaning of metal and semiconductor surfaces prior to coating, bonding, or further processing.
Handling & Storage
Hydrogen Peroxide 30% carries a Danger signal word (per the product's GHS classification). The governed hazard statements for this product:
- H272 — May intensify fire; oxidizer (per the product's GHS classification)
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed (per the product's GHS classification)
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (per the product's GHS classification)
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled (per the product's GHS classification)
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation (per the product's GHS classification)
Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Use HDPE or glass containers — avoid bare metals and organic materials that can catalyze decomposition. Keep away from reducing agents, combustible materials, and strong acids or bases. Containers should be vented or fitted with pressure-relief caps: peroxide solutions slowly decompose and generate oxygen gas, and a sealed container in a warm warehouse can build dangerous internal pressure.
Operators should wear chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof safety goggles, and a face shield when pouring or transferring. Work in well-ventilated spaces or under local exhaust ventilation. If the slightly sharp odor becomes noticeable, increase airflow before continuing work. Avoid contact with skin and clothing — at 30%, even brief contact causes burns.
Hazmat & Shipping
This product ships as a fully regulated hazardous material. The DOT transport classification:
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UN Number: UN2014 (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Hazard Class: 5.1 — Oxidizer, with a subsidiary hazard of Class 8 — Corrosive (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Packing Group: II (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Proper Shipping Name: Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary) (per 49 CFR 172.101)
Every outbound shipment from our Taylor, TX warehouse is prepared with the required shipping papers, markings, labels, and placards. Our dispatch team handles hazmat paperwork daily — this is standard operating procedure, not an exception.
Documentation
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is included with every order. SDS documents are available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese. A Technical Data Sheet (TDS) is available on request for detailed product specifications. Lot-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) are also available — request one at the time of purchase or contact us with your lot number after delivery.
Why Buy from Alliance Chemical
This product is offered across sixteen pack configurations — from a single quart for lab benchtop work to 330-gallon totes for high-volume industrial process lines — and every one ships under proper DOT hazmat classification from our warehouse in Taylor, Texas. Alliance Chemical has served over 55,000 customers since 1998. All shipping and handling guidance on this page is reviewed by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
