Oxidizers are defined as any material(s) that spontaneously release
oxygen. When oxidizers come into contact with organic
materials, they react vigorously and become potentially explosive.
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Oxidizers
- An oxidizer is any material that spontaneously releases
oxygen.
- Oxidizers are extremely sensitive to heat and flames; they
provide oxygen to an existing fire causing a “hotter,” more intense burn.
- Oxidizers react vigorously upon contact with organic
material.
Organic Peroxides
- Organic Organic peroxides are oxidizers that can also
be shock or heat sensitive, flammable, and potentially explosive.
- An example of an organic peroxide is benzoyl peroxide.
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