What are the Dangers of Organic Peroxides?

There are many different kinds of organic peroxides, such as hydroperoxides, diacyl peroxides, peroxycarbonates, dialkyl peroxides, peroxyesters, etc. Each organic peroxide has its own characteristics. Today, Su Ze will talk about the dangers of organic peroxides.

Corrosivity of Organic Peroxides

Different kinds of organic peroxides have different risks. Let's take corrosiveness as an example. Among them, peroxy carboxylic acid and peroxy anhydride are more corrosive, especially compounds with low carbon atoms, such as peracetic acid. Its corrosion performance is very strong, and it can corrode copper, iron, zinc, aluminum and other metals. However, this compound has little corrosion to aluminum and stainless steel, and no corrosion to glass and plastic. If the concentration is high, the rubber will lose its elasticity, so some organic peroxide will damage the normal function of the body. Therefore, we should be careful that the organic peroxide comes into contact with our skin, eyes, etc. when using it.

Toxicity of Organic Peroxides

Although organic peroxide is toxic to some extent, its toxicity is relatively low, and most of it has strong irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If it is in contact with skin or splashed into eyes for a long time, it can cause damage. Some kinds of organic peroxide vapors are irritating, causing headaches like alcoholism, etc. If you inhale high concentration of vapors, pulmonary edema will easily occur. Moreover, if its smell is inhaled into the human body, it will also damage the function of human brain glands, and even cause cancer.

The above is the danger of organic peroxide sorted by Suze. Suze suggests that you should be careful in the process of storage, use and transportation, so as to avoid accidents and safety problems.

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