Potassium peroxide
[CAS# 17014-71-0]

Identification

• Name: Potassium peroxide
• Molecular Formula: K₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 110.20
• CAS Registry Number: 17014-71-0
• EC Number: 241-089-8

Properties

• Density: >1 g/cm³ (20 °C)^*
• Melting point: 490 °C^*

^* "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Oxidising solids	Ox. Sol.	2	H272
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315