Chapter 4:

Personnel Hazard Mitigations Necessary for Working with Hydrogen Peroxide for Propulsion Applications

• To mitigate against the hazards described above the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when working with peroxide:
  • ‒Eye goggles or
  • ‒Face Shield
  • ‒Fully Body suit of Neoprene or other suitable rubber (Can be overalls and coat with hood, just mitigating spill hazard).
  • ‒Rubber boots
  • ‒Rubber gloves
• Covered in additional detail in Section 6.4 of AFRPL-TR-67-144

• In unventilated areas, use of hydrogen peroxide shall be conducted in a properly functioning chemical fume hood.
• During test demonstrations, the USU/Aviation department test cell -- vented to outside conditions -- will be used and the built in cell ventilation fans will be use to mitigate any potential fume accumulations.

• Hygiene Measures:
  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
• Hand Protection:
  • Chemical-resistant gloves must be worn, nitrile gloves are recommended for low volume applications.
• Eye Protection:
  • ANSI approved properly fitting safety glasses or chemical splash goggles are required. A face shield may also be appropriate depending on the specific application.
• Skin and Body Protection:
  • Laboratory coats must be worn and be appropriately sized for the individual and buttoned to their full length.
  • Personnel must also wear full length pants, or equivalent, and close-toed shoes.
  • Full length pants and close-toed shoes must be worn at all times by all individuals that are occupying the laboratory area.
  • The area of skin between the shoe and ankle must not be exposed.
    
  • As a precautionary measure, lab members working directly with 70% or greater peroxide during test operations will use full face shields and entire body chemical spill protection suits.
    
• Respiratory Protection:
• Hydrogen peroxide in 70-90% concentrations has a low vapor pressure and does not require the use of respiratory filters during handling.
• Emergency Eye Wash and Drench System:
  • Emergency eye wash and drench hose systems have been installed in both the IS 101 laboratory, and in the Aviation Department test cell.
  • All laboratory participants working with peroxide must be versed on the use of both systems.

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