Sodium peroxide
Agent Name
Sodium peroxide
CAS Number
1313-60-6
Formula
Na2-O2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Disodium dioxide; Disodium peroxide; Flocool 180; Natrium peroxydatum; Natriumsuperoxid; Sodium dioxide; Sodium oxide (Na2O2); Sodium oxide, per-; Solozone; UN1504; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Peroxides, Metal
Description
White to pale-yellow granules; [CHEMINFO MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate, catalyst, oxidizing agent, antiseptic, and bleaching agent for textiles, paper, and other products; Also used in oxygen-supply systems, water purification, ore processing, and chemical analysis; [HSDB]
Comments
Hazardous decomposition products include oxygen (increased fire hazard) and toxic oxides of sodium; Corrosive to skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract; [CHEMINFO MSDS] Corrosive; Inhalation of high concentration can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: