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Administrative data

Endpoint:
oxidation reduction potential
Type of information:
other:
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The information is regarded as reliable with restrictions.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
European Union Risk Assessment Report, CAS No 7722-84-1, EINECS No 231-765-0
Author:
European Commission
Year:
2003
Bibliographic source:
Joint Research Centre, European Chemicals Bureau, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, 2nd Priority List, Vol 38

Materials and methods

Test material

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Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Hydrogen peroxide
EC Number:
231-765-0
EC Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
Cas Number:
7722-84-1
Molecular formula:
H2O2
IUPAC Name:
hydrogen peroxide

Results and discussion

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Executive summary:

Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer with high oxidation potential.

As an oxidizing agent:

H2O2 + 2 H+ + 2e- --> 2 H2O; Eo = + 1.763 V at pH 0   

HO2- + H2O + 2e- --> 3 OH-; Eo = + 0.878 V at pH 14 

As a reducing agent:   

H2O2 --> O2 + 2 H+ + 2e-; Eo = - 0.66 V at pH 0   

HO2- + OH- --> O2 + H2O + 2e-; Eo = + 0.08 V at pH 14

Systems with a redox potential Eo below - 1,80 V at pH 0 cannot be oxidised by hydrogen peroxide; systems with a redox potential Eo above -0.66 V at this pH cannot be reduced by hydrogen peroxide.