The PFC Basics: Peroxide Forming Chemicals poster provides a quick-reference overview of the primary hazards associated with peroxide-forming chemicals in university laboratories. It explains how peroxide formation occurs, identifies common factors that can increase peroxide formation, and highlights visual warning signs that may indicate a container should not be opened or tested.

This poster is intended to support laboratory awareness, routine chemical storage checks, and safer decision-making when working with peroxide-forming chemicals. It also summarizes basic risk-reduction practices and disposal time-frames to help laboratories maintain proper date control, storage, testing, and disposal practices.

Laboratories are encouraged to post this resource in areas where peroxide-forming chemicals are stored or used. Contact MU Environmental Health & Safety at (573) 882-7018 for questions, testing supplies, or assistance with questionable, expired, damaged, or potentially unstable containers.

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