Sodium peroxide
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Description
Yellowish-white, hygroscopic powder. Sodium peroxide is used industrially as a bleach for paper, textiles, bones, feathers, ivory, wood, wax, sponges, and coral. It is also used as an disinfectant in germicidal soaps. Sodium peroxide is used for rocket propulsion and to produce oxygen aboard submarines.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium dioxide; sodium superoxide; Solozone
Other Properties
Reacts exothermically with water producing sodium hydroxide and oxygen.
| Composition | Na2O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1313-60-6 |
| Melting Point | 460 |
| Density | 2.805 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 77.98 |
| Boiling Point | 657 |
Hazards and Safety
Strong oxidizing agent. Reacts violently with water, alcohols, acids, powdered metals and organic materials. Skin contact causes irritation and burns.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
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