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University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Organic Peroxides: Safety Issues

Organic chemistry

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Safe Use Of Hydrogen Peroxide In The Organic Lab, Patrick Dussault Aug 2018

Safe Use Of Hydrogen Peroxide In The Organic Lab, Patrick Dussault

Organic Peroxides: Safety Issues

The article describes good practices for use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in an organic lab setting. Major headings include:

Leading references; Toxicity; Physical properties; Chemical properties; Stability and incompatibilities; Confinement/pressure; and, References to accidents involving H2O2.