Sodium peroxide absorbs water and carbon dioxide from the air and in soluble in cold water. It is a strong oxidizing agent, is corrosive and can cause burns to the eyes and skin, and is also toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Sodium peroxide is water reactive and a dangerous fire and explosion risk in contact with water, alcohol, or acids. Sodium peroxide forms self-igniting mixtures with powdered metals and organic materials. It is incompatible with ethyl or methyl alcohol, glacial acetic acid, carbon disulfide, glycerin, ethylene glycol, and ethyl acetate.