Toxicology and Occupational Health Aspects of Hydrogen Peroxide

5 Toxicology and Occupational Health Aspects of Hydrogen Peroxide 

In humans, brief contact of hydrogen peroxide with the skin leads to irritation and whitening (cutaneous emphysema), the severity of which depends on the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide solution. Longer contact or higher concentration can lead to burns. Contact with the eyes can lead to serious 

This chapter also illustrates that by observing some simple guidelines, aqueous hydrogen peroxide can be used commercially in a safe manner. It is hoped that the reader will now contemplate the use of such a versatile reagent within their particular area of expertise. 

Tatapudi, These et Dissertation Academique (THESE), US 1993, University Microfilms Int., Dissertation Abstract Int., 1994,55,1549. 

46 Gmelins Handbuch der Anorganischen Chemie , 8 Auflage, Sauerstoff, Lieferung 7, System-Number 3, Verlag Chemie, 1966. 

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