Class 5.2 Organic Peroxide

Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides are highly reactive chemicals that can easily decompose, ignite, or explode when exposed to heat, contamination, or friction. Common examples include acetyl acetone peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, and dibenzoyl peroxide used in laboratories, manufacturing, and chemical processing. Due to their unstable nature, these substances must be stored in dedicated dangerous goods cabinets to minimise the risk of fire, decomposition, and hazardous reactions.

Class 5.2 Organic Peroxide storage cabinets are designed to safely contain these reactive chemicals while complying with Australian Standard AS2714 for the storage and handling of organic peroxides. Typically constructed from double-walled galvanised steel with self-closing doors, ventilation with flash arresters, adjustable shelving, and liquid-tight spill containment sumps, these cabinets help ensure safe, compliant storage in laboratories, warehouses, and industrial facilities.