# Hydrogen peroxide: Regulation

A clean oxidiser that can also explode

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/regulation/

What this tab covers How it is regulated and what could disrupt supply: hazard classification, rules in the EU, US and India, anti-dumping duties and other trade measures, and supply-risk notes.

#### Hazards

| Classification | UN number | Key risks |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidising liquid category 1-2 (by concentration); skin corrosion; serious eye damage; acute toxicity (oral, inhalation) | UN2014 / UN2015 | Fire and explosion with organics; violent decomposition if contaminated; misuse as an explosive precursor. |

#### Main rules

| Where | Rule | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| **EU** | Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on explosives precursors (restricted for the public above 12%); REACH; Biocidal Products Regulation for disinfectant uses | Controls consumer access and disinfectant claims |
| **US** | DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards list peroxide above 35% (indicative); DOT hazmat rules | Security and transport controls |
| **Pakistan** | Anti-dumping duties continued for five years from 2 Sep 2025 on seven origins | Protects Sitara Peroxide and Engro |

#### India

| Rule | Effect |
|---|---|
| **Anti-dumping duty on imports from six Asian countries, 2017-2022** | Lapsed in June 2022 |
| **MSIHC Rules 1989** | Listed hazardous chemical |
| **BIS quality standard for hydrogen peroxide (IS 1069) (indicative)** | Sets commercial grades |

#### Trade measures

- Pakistan anti-dumping duties renewed 2025
- No current Indian duty found after the 2022 lapse

#### Supply risk

Low globally because capacity is regional and widespread; local outages can cause shortages since imports are slow and costly. Electronic-grade supply is more concentrated.

## Other sections

- [Summary](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/index.md)
- [Overview](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/overview/index.md)
- [Correlation](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/correlation/index.md)
- [Production route](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/routes/index.md)
- [Production](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/production/index.md)
- [Feedstocks](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/feedstocks/index.md)
- [Cycles](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/cycles/index.md)
- [Trading](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/trading/index.md)
- [Movement](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/movement/index.md)
- [Characteristics](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/characteristics/index.md)
- [Emissions](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/emissions/index.md)
- [Relationships](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/hydrogen_peroxide/links/index.md)