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Product name: Calcium peroxide  

CAS No.: 1305-79-9

Molecular Formula:CaO2

Product Description:
Calcium peroxide (CaO2) is a solid peroxide with a white or yellowish color. For all practical purposes calcium peroxide is insoluble in water but will dissolve in acid to form hydrogen peroxide. When in contact with water it will immediately begin to decompose releasing oxygen.

Application:
As a food additive it has the E number E930 and is used as flour bleaching agent and improving agent.