Appendix R
Some Common Laboratory Oxidizers
This list is not all-inclusive. To ensure the safe handling of all chemicals, be sure to read the chemical label, SDS and other chemical reference materials to determine the chemical properties and hazards.
Oxidizers react with other chemicals by giving off electrons and undergoing reduction. Uncontrolled reactions of oxidizers may result in a fire or an explosion, causing severe personal injury and property damage. The intensity of the reaction depends on the oxidizing-reducing potential of the materials involved.
Use oxidizers with extreme care and caution. Follow all safe handling guidelines specified in the AU CHP and the chemical SDS.
| Bleach | Nitrites |
| Bromates | Nitrous oxide |
| Bromine | Ozanates |
| Butadiene | Oxides |
| Chlorates | Oxygen |
| Chloric Acid | Oxygen difluoride |
| Chlorine | Ozone |
| Chlorite | Peracetic Acid |
| Chromates | Perhaloate |
| Chromic Acid | Perborates |
| Dichromates | Percarbonates |
| Fluorine | Perchlorates |
| Haloate | Perchloric Acid |
| Halogens | Permanganates |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Peroxides |
| Hypochlorites | Persulfates |
| Iodates | Sodium Borate Perhydrate |
| Mineral Acid | Sulfuric Acid |
| Nitrates | |
| Nitric Acid |