Barium peroxide, anhydrous, 84% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Barium peroxide is a specialty product for proteomics research. It is a strong oxidizing agent. It is also used for bleaching in a variety of commercial applications.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1304-29-6
• Molecular Formula: BaO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 169.325
• MDL Number: MFCD00003454
• InChI Key: ZJRXSAYFZMGQFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: barium peroxide, barium dioxide, barium binoxide, barium superoxide, barium oxide, per, bario perossido di, bariumperoxid german, bariumperoxyde dutch, dioxyde de baryum french, barium peroxide ba o2
• PubChem CID: 14773
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+);peroxide
• SMILES: [O-][O-].[Ba+2]

• Melting Point: 450°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 84%
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water
• Formula Weight: 169.34
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.96
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium peroxide

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only