Peroxidizable compounds

Peroxides and peroxidizable compounds are dangerous sources of explosions. Structures of peroxidizable compounds are shown in Table 13-2. Some examples of peroxidizable compounds are given in Table 13-3. 

H. L. Jackson et al., Control of Peroxidizable Compounds, in Safety in the Chemical Industry, v. 3, Norman V. Steere, ed. (Easton, PA Division of Chemical Educa tion, American Chemical Society, 1974), pp. 114 -117. 

Testing Requirements of Peroxidizable Compounds Tests for the Presence of Peroxides Characteristics of Chemical-Resistant Materials Selection of Protective Laboratory Garments Protective Clothing Levels Selection of Laboratory Gloves Selection of Respirator Cartridges and Filters Effects of Electrical Current on the Human Body Electrical Requirements of Common Laboratory Devices... 

National Safety Council Data Sheet, 1-655 Recognition and Handling of Peroxidizable Compounds, 1982. 

Peroxidizable compounds. These compounds, like the pyrophoric compounds, react with air, but far more slowly. The resulting peroxides formed give rise to some very serious longer-term hazards. 

Peroxides form in a process called auto-oxidization, a reaction with oxygen in the air. Ultraviolet radiation, a normal component of light, provides enough energy for the reaction to occur. This is why peroxidizable compounds are packaged in dark glass or metal containers. Peroxides can induce polymerization, and the polymerization products are... 

Jackson, H.L. and W.B. McCormack. 1970. Control of peroxidizable compounds. J. Chem. Educ. 47 A175-188. 

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