Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under K-REACH
H2O2 · 过氧化氢
Status: Registered. Hydrogen peroxide is registered under K-REACH and listed as a Priority Existing Chemical (PEC). NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list. NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. Korea has substantial domestic H2O2 production (OCI Group + SKC + Solvay-Evonik Korea); structurally balanced. KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports.
K-REACH treats H2O2 as a routine PEC-registered substance with no TCCA overlay. Korea has substantial domestic H2O2 production. **Hydrogen peroxide distinguishing pattern across all 5 regimes**: anthraquinone process (~99% globally) + pulp + paper bleaching primary downstream (~50%) + HPPO chain (PO batch 29 + caprolactam batch 14 in new plants) + Wanhua Chemical Yantai HPPO process PO units (Penglai Industrial Park ~600,000 t/yr POCHP per public sources; verify against company materials before relying on the "world-leading" framing, Solvay also operates large HPPO H2O2 mega-plants serving multiple PO sites) (closes PO batch 29 HPPO chain) + Skin Corr. 1A + Ox. Liq. 1 (>70%) + Acute Tox. 4 + EU Explosives Precursors Reg 2019/1148 (H2O2 >12% conc restricted) + Solvay-Evonik-licensed-process.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (CAS 7722-84-1), H2O2 |
|---|---|
| Regime | Korea Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (Act No. 11789, "K-REACH" amended 2018) |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea |
| Status | Registered |
| Tonnage threshold | K-REACH registration required for existing chemicals manufactured or imported >1 tonne/year (verified per Korean Ministry of Environment / NIER guidance, https://chemical.chemlinked.com/chempedia/k-reach; threshold for new substances was reduced from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y effective 1 January 2025 per K-REACH 2025 amendment) |
Classifications under this regime
- Korean GHS classification: Ox. Liq. 1 + Skin Corr. 1A (>70% conc) + Acute Tox. 4 oral / inhalation + Eye Dam. 1
- Korea Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) workplace exposure standard: 1 ppm 8-hr TWA
- NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) HS code: 284700
Restrictions and conditions of use
- No TCCA Toxic Chemicals Handling Permit required
- Korea Industrial Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) MSDS in Korean required
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
Importer obligations
The Korean importer of record must hold K-REACH registration. Korea has substantial domestic H2O2 production. Korean downstream consumers: SKC (HPPO PO chain), Hyosung Chemicals, Korean pulp + paper sector.
Required documents
- K-REACH registration number on Korean side
- Korean-language MSDS
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) declaration with HS code 284700
- China-Korea FTA Form CO
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- Korea has substantial domestic H2O2 production (OCI Group + SKC + Solvay-Evonik Korea)
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- NOT on TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for hydrogen peroxide (h2o2), see the CAS 7722-84-1 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the hydrogen peroxide (h2o2) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of K-REACH, see the K-REACH glossary entry.
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Regulatory
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under REACH
European Union listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under AICIS
Australia listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
CAS
CAS 7722-84-1 sourcing reference
Identifiers, hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and supplier geography for Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
Glossary
K-REACH, K-REACH
South Korean Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, the Korean equivalent of EU REACH. Requires registration of substances manufactured in or imported into Korea above 1 tonne per year. Administered by the Ministry of Environment through NIER. Includes phase-in registration tiers, joint submission requirements, and a designated 'Only Representative' mechanism for non-Korean manufacturers.
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
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