Peroxide Formers: What you need to know to stay safe.

Are peroxide forming chemicals hazardous?

Dizziness, headaches, nausea and vomiting, and fluid build-up in the lungs are all examples of potential harmful effects caused by human exposure to peroxide forming chemicals. When left untreated, peroxide formers can be hazardous. Not only can they cause the mild conditions listed previously, but peroxide formers can also be explosive threats that have hospitalized people with serious injuries. How peroxide formers are classified and how you can stay safe while using them are import questions our scientists at XploSafe LLC can answer!

Types of Peroxide Formers

There are four different classes of peroxide formers – Classes A-D. Class A chemicals form explosive levels of peroxides without concentrations, and if they are not opened, they can explode without warning! These are advised to be discarded after three months of receiving them. If there is any visual evidence of suspected peroxides, do not test them. Examples of Class A are: Isopropyl ether, Divinyl ether, Chloroprene, etc. Class B chemicals form peroxides after concentration. These chemicals are recommended to be tested monthly and reduce peroxides after one year. These should be tested before discarding. Examples include: Cumene, Diethyl ether, Furan, etc. Class C chemicals may autopolymerize as a result of peroxide formation. These should be stored with polymerization inhibitors to prevent polymerization reactions. Inhibited chemicals should be tested after opening and reduce peroxides after one year. They should be tested prior to discarding. Uninhibited chemicals should be disposed after 24 hours. Uninhibited chemicals should not be stored in an inert atmosphere. Examples of Class C chemicals are Acrylic acid, Styrene, Vinyl acetate, etc. Class D chemicals are those which are not clearly places in Classes A-C.

Where can our products be used?

Our products are popular for university chemistry labs where the testing, preventing, and neutralizing of peroxide formers is vital to the education of future chemists, doctors, and scientists. Fire departments and first responders use our products for testing potential chemical sites before sending in their troops. Industrial chemical labs use our products to check their supply of Class A-D chemicals. Environmental Health and Safety workers use our neutralizing agent to properly dispose of any chemical waste while preserving our planet.

Our Products

When it comes to using any type of chemical – safety must always come first. How could you minimize the hazards and risks of peroxide forming chemicals?

• Detect – XploSens PS rapidly tests solutions and solvents for potential peroxides with a unique color calibration strip. It exbibits a long shelf-life, up to 18 months, is designed for room temperature storage, and has a broad detection range of 0-500 ppm!

• Prevent – Xpell CE is an insoluble, non-contaminating pellet that prevents and indicated peroxide formation. The pellets do not require any special storage or handling and have a long shelf-life.

• Neutralize – Xpell R is a visual solution that forms a distinct blue color when it indicates the absence of peroxides! There are no additional steps or material required for neutralizing which can save your company money compared to other reducing/disposal methods!

Should you consider XploSafe products?

Any laboratory or profession that enters laboratories should consider carrying peroxide forming chemical testers, preventers and neutralizers! Whether you want to test your current supply, prevent your experiment results from being tainted by inhibitors, or cost effectively neutralize your supply, we have a product for you!

Where can I purchase these products?

XploSafe products can be purchased at https://xplosafe.com/shop/ !