BLOG — Organice Peroxides

What Are Class 5.2 Dangerous Goods?   Class 5.2 dangerous goods are defined by the UN (United Nations) system of classification as organic peroxides. These compounds contain a peroxide group (–O–O–), a bond between two oxygen atoms, which is inherently unstable. The instability of the oxygen-oxygen bond makes organic peroxides highly reactive, and they can decompose violently, especially when exposed to heat, shock, or other environmental factors.   Organic peroxides are used in various industries, from polymer production to pharmaceuticals, but their reactive nature means that they need to be handled with extreme care. In the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)...