Sodium peroxide 36 (inorganic compound)

Sodium peroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na2O2,which is a yellow white powder or particle.Decompose when heated to 460℃.Quickly absorb moisture and carbon dioxide in the air.Contact with organic matter can cause combustion or explosion,and should be stored in a sealed container.Used for bleaching animal and plant fibers,feathers,animal bones,etc.,as a textile printing and dyeing agent,as an absorbent for carbon dioxide in the air,as a ventilation agent in submarines,as a chemical reagent,oxidant,and analytical reagent.
Listed in the"List of Hazardous Chemicals for Explosive Production"and controlled in accordance with the"Measures for the Administration of Public Security of Hazardous Chemicals for Explosive Production".
Chinese name:Sodium peroxide
Foreign name:Sodium peroxide
Chemical formula:Na2O2
Molecular weight:77.978
CAS login number:1313-60-6
EINECS login number:215-209-4
Melting point:460℃(decomposition)
Water solubility:soluble in cold water
Density:2.805 g/cm3
Appearance:Yellow white powder or granules
Security description:S8;S27；S39；S45
Hazard symbol:O;C
Hazard description:R8
UN Dangerous Goods Number:1504