Safe Handling of Potential Peroxide Forming Compounds and Their Corresponding Peroxide Yielded Derivatives

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2013

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1089980· OSTI ID:1089980

Sears, Jeremiah Matthew ^[1]; Boyle, Timothy J. ^[1]; Dean, Christopher J. ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This report addresses recent developments concerning the identification and handling of potential peroxide forming (PPF) and peroxide yielded derivative (PYD) chemicals. PPF chemicals are described in terms of labeling, shelf lives, and safe handling requirements as required at SNL. The general peroxide chemistry concerning formation, prevention, and identification is cursorily presented to give some perspective to the generation of peroxides. The procedure for determining peroxide concentrations and the proper disposal methods established by the Hazardous Waste Handling Facility are also provided. Techniques such as neutralization and dilution are provided for the safe handling of any PYD chemicals to allow for safe handling. The appendices are a collection of all available SNL documentation pertaining to PPF/PYD chemicals to serve as a single reference.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1089980
• Report Number(s): SAND--2013-4794; 456349
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English