A-00-060
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SAFETY PRODUCERS COMMITTEE: ASSIST THE FAA IN DEVELOPING GUIDANCE FOR AIR CARRIERS ABOUT THE DIFFICULTY OF IDENTIFYING A HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SPILL AND ABOUT ITS HAZARDS. INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, THE FACT THAT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS COLORLESS, HAS LITTLE ODOR, AND MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR WATER; THE GUIDANCE SHOULD ALSO WARN OF THE DANGER OF ALLOWING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE TO DRY ON ORGANIC MATERIALS (INCLUDING PAPER, FABRIC, COTTON, AND LEATHER), WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Hydrogen Peroxide Safety Producers Committee is asked to help the FAA create guidance for air carriers on recognizing and handling hydrogen peroxide spills. The guidance must stress that hydrogen peroxide is colorless, nearly odorless, and easily confused with water, and must warn that letting it dry on materials like paper, fabric, cotton, or leather can start a fire.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 6, 2003 |
| NTSB number | DCA99MZ001 |
| Addressees | Hydrogen Peroxide Safety Producers Committee |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).