PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | >365 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 2.92 |
| solubility | slightly soluble in H2O; soluble in acid solutions |
| form | Powder |
| color | white-yellow tetragonal crystals, crystalline;
hygroscopic |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in acids |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,1689 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | OXIDISING |
| LogP | -0.425 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1305-79-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | cyc-CaO2(1305-79-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Calcium dioxide (1305-79-9) |
Description and Uses
Calcium peroxide is a grayish-white or yellowish odorless crystalline solid. Molecular weight=72.1;Freezing/Melting point=275℃ (decomposes). HazardIdentification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System):Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 1. Insoluble in water.
Calcium Peroxide is a dough conditioner which exists as a white or yellowish powder or granule that is insoluble in water. it improves dough strength, grain, and texture, and increases absorption and crumb resiliency. it is used in bakery products.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS03,GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H272-H314-H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P210a-P221-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a |
| Hazard Codes | O,Xi,C |
| Risk Statements | 9-36/37/38-34 |
| Safety Statements | 17-26-451-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 1457 5.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 5.1 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 28259019 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 1305-79-9(Hazardous Substances Data) |
