In addition, all organic peroxides are highly flammable. The ether-peroxide solution can explode if heated, or subjected to shock or friction. Peroxides may also form on potassium metal. Strong oxidizing agents. Many strong oxidizing agents are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition under conditions of strong heat, confinement, or a strong shock.
Violent reactions can occur when strong oxidizers are mixed with combustibles such as wood or paper.
Strong oxidizing agents that can cause explosions include perchloric acid, organic and inorganic perchlorates, inorganic nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, chlorates, perchlorates, persulfates, chromates and the halogens. Strong oxidizing agents will also react violently with most organic compounds, powdered metals, sulphur, phosphorus, boron, silicon, and carbon. Examples include alkali metals, hydroxides, carbonates, carbides, arsenic, cyanides, sulfides, and most metals. Chemicals that combine with water or moisture in the air to produce heat, flammable, explosive or toxic gases are termed water reactive chemicals. These chemicals present a severe fire hazard because sufficient heat is often released to self ignite the chemical or ignite nearby combustibles.