Instructions for the handling of chemicals that can form explosive peroxides

The purpose of these instructions is to clarify that handling chemicals that can form explosive peroxides involves risks of accidents and health hazards, and to prevent the risks associated with handling them.

To minimize the risk of injury, the relevant activity must conduct a risk assessment and issue written handling and protection instructions tailored to the specific activity.

  • Diary number: 1-1046/2024
  • Dnr preg. version: 1-24/2023
  • Decision date:
  • Validity period: Until further notice
  • Decision: Property and Facility Director
  • Document type: Instructions
  • Handled by department/unit: Säkerhetsenheten
  • Preparation with: Karolinska University Hospital, KI's Chemical delegates.
  • Revision with respect to: New structure of the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations

Summary of the instructions

The instructions contain information about the risks that may arise when handling peroxide-forming chemicals, how these risks can be avoided, and how the waste should be managed.

Instructions in full