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Laboratory and Chemical Safety

Guidelines and Precautions Chemical Storage

Peroxide-Forming Chemicals

*WARNING: Under proper conditions, these chemicals will form explosive peroxides which can be detonated by shock or heat.

Storage Precautions

• Store in airtight containers in a dark, cool, dry place.
• Label containers with receiving, opening and disposal dates.
• Dispose of peroxide forming chemicals before expected date of first peroxide formation in accordance with local regulations.
• Test for the presence of peroxides periodically.

 

Acetaldehyde Acrylaldehyde Crotonaldehyde Cyclohexane Ethyl Ether

Isopropyl Ether p-Dioxane *Potassium Tetrohydrofuran

* Potassium peroxide often exists in the crust around a piece of Potassium. When cut with a knife the peroxide rapidly oxidizes the residual kerosene resulting in an explosion.