Peracetic Acid and Related Percarboxylic Acids

LABORATORY CHEMICAL SAFETY SUMMARY PERACETIC ACID (AND RELATED PERCARBOXYLIC ACIDS)  

Substance Peracetic acid (Peroxyacetic acid acetyl hydroperoxide) CAS 79-21-0 Note Although other percarboxylic acids have different physical properties, their reactivity and toxicology are similar to those of peracetic acid. 

Physical Properties Colorless liquid bp 105 °C (40% solution in acetic acid), mpO.l °C Miscible with water 

Toxicity Data LD50 oral (rat) 1540 mg/kg LD50 skin (rabbit) 1410 mg/kg 

Major Hazards Severely irritating to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes can form explosive mixtures with easily oxidized substances. 

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