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Lithium peroxide, 95%
CAS: 12031-80-0 | Li2O2 | 45.878 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01342122
Description
Lithium peroxide is used in air purifiers. It is also used to produce high-purity oxygen. It acts as a catalyst for polymerization of styrene to polystyrene. Further, it serves as a curing agent for special polymers and a source of oxygen in sealed spaces such as submarines and in breathing apparatus.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Lithium peroxide | |
White | |
100 g | |
MFCD00016184 | |
dilithium peroxide, lithium peroxide li2 o2, lithium oxide, unii-9anx556r5f, lithium peroxide un1472 oxidizer | |
HPGPEWYJWRWDTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dilithium;peroxide | |
25489 | |
95% | |
Air and moisture sensitive |
12031-80-0 | |
Powder | |
Li2O2 | |
UN1472 | |
Soluble in anhydrous acetic acid. Insoluble in alcohol. | |
[Li+].[Li+].[O-][O-] | |
45.878 | |
45.88 | |
Odorless |
Chemical Identifiers
12031-80-0 | |
MFCD00016184 | |
25489 | |
[Li+].[Li+].[O-][O-] |
Li2O2 | |
HPGPEWYJWRWDTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dilithium;peroxide |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H272-H314-H318
May intensify fire
oxidizer.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H272-H314
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM PEROXIDE
EINECSNumber : 234-758-0
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only