Zinc peroxide

Agent Name
Zinc peroxide
CAS Number
1314-22-3
Formula
O2-Zn
Major Category
Metals
Zinc peroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Zinc superoxide; ZPO; Zinc dioxide; Zinc peroxide, medicinal; [ChemIDplus] UN1516
Category
Peroxides, Metal
Description
White to yellowish-white odorless solid; [Merck Index] Light-yellow odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in pharmaceuticals, as a rubber accelerator, as a curing agent for synthetic elastomers, for high-temperature oxidation, as an antiseptic in cosmetic powders, as a deodorant for wounds and skin diseases, and as a topical antiseptic and astringent; [HSDB]
Comments
Commercial product is 50-60% zinc peroxide; the remainder is zinc oxide; [Merck Index] A strong oxidizing agent; Decomposed slowly by water; [CAMEO] May cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An eye irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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