Barium peroxide

Barium peroxide, also known as barium oxide or Ba(O2), is an inorganic oxidising compound with CAS number 1304-29-6. It belongs to the oxidizers and peroxides category and is commercially supplied as a dense, reactive solid used across several industrial processing sectors.

In water treatment, barium peroxide releases active oxygen upon contact with water, enabling oxidative disinfection and biocidal action against microbial contamination. In textile and paper processing, it functions as a bleaching agent by generating hydrogen peroxide in situ, which breaks down chromophores in fibres and pulp without requiring separate peroxide dosing.

Barium peroxide is supplied in technical grade for industrial applications and falls under REACH registration requirements for European procurement. Buyers should confirm supplier SDS documentation and classification under CLP regulations prior to ordering. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier, typically in sealed drums suited to oxidiser transport requirements.