Hydrogen peroxide: gas probe setup?
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I heard some news today that goes beyond my understanding, so I’m here to ask for help. Should a hydrogen peroxide gas probe be installed in industrial hydrogen peroxide storage tanks? There are actually samples of such probes, but I really don’t see what needs to be set for hydrogen peroxide
This post was last edited by Caroline’s Dad on 2021-12-2 at 17:40. Of the 903 items listed in the 2015 list of hazardous chemicals, item 903 refers to hydrogen peroxide solutions with a concentration of >8%; even if it is considered slightly toxic, it remains toxic nonetheless. For example, PTFE is very stable, right? But TFE is slightly toxic, and factory workers who work there for long periods may experience bone pain. Additionally, it is a highly explosive oxidizing agent. Hydrogen peroxide is not flammable on its own, but it can react with combustible materials to release large amounts of heat and oxygen, thereby causing fires and explosions.
Safety should be taken seriously, but there’s no need to overcomplicate things; everything in excess is bad, and one should avoid creating unnecessary and wasteful procedures.
Hydrogen peroxide is also a hazardous chemical; it’s reasonable to install a sensor. The probe can only detect gases; an oxygen probe should be installed, but it should trigger an alarm at the upper limit rather than below the lower limit.
Specification 50493-2019 stipulates that it must be installed. If Party A is willing to add it, then there’s no problem
The danger of hydrogen peroxide lies in the fact that it releases oxygen upon decomposition, which can lead to locally high oxygen concentrations in the surrounding environment – a condition known as an oxygen-rich environment. In such situations, substances that are normally not flammable may become flammable due to the increased oxygen concentration, which is indeed very dangerous. There is nothing wrong with installing a hydrogen peroxide alarm or an oxygen concentration alarm; safety comes first. Production without proper safety measures is a sign of disregard for human life.