Hydrogen peroxide is the simplest peroxide with a chemical formula H2O2. Hydrogen peroxide is an unstable compound in the presence of a base or catalyst, and is typically stored with a stabilizer in a weakly acidic solution. If heated to its boiling point, it may undergo potentially explosive thermal decomposition. Hydrogen peroxide is formed in the body of mammals during reduction of oxygen either directly in a two-electron transfer reaction [L2024]. As a natural product of metabolism, it readily undergoes decomposition by catalase in normal cells [L2024]. Due to its potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial actions, hydrogen peroxide is used in both liquid and gas form for preservative, disinfection and sterilization applications as an oxidative biocide [A32369]. It is used in industrial and cosmetic applications as a bleaching agent. Hydrogen peroxide is also considered as a generally recognized as safe compound by the FDA [L2024]; it is used as an antimicrobial agent in starch and cheese products, and as an oxidizing and reducing agent in products containing dried eggs, dried egg whites, and dried egg yolks.
Synonyms
Hydrogen peroxide
Brand Names
Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic
Kimvent Oral Care Q4 Kit
Perox-A-Mint Solution
Medi-First Hydrogen Peroxide
QCare Rx Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q2
Iris
Quality Choice Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
Hydrogen Peroxide Lil Drug Store Products
Prevention Mouth Rinse
QCare Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System
Go PSP hydrogen peroxide 3
Unpa Cha Cha Premium Whitening Tooth
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution U.S.P
OROXID Sensitiv
ReddyPort NIV Maintenance Kit
Peroxyl Mouth Sore Mild Mint
Perio Daily Defense
White Labs
Multipurpose Disinfectant
Short Term Oral Care System
ToothpasteToothpaste (Aqua mint flavor)
Suction Toothbrushes with Perox-A-Mint Solution
Dr. Lift Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
American Red Cross 3 Hydrogen Peroxide
Orajel Perioseptic Rinse - 1.5%
BENEMAX ADVANCED Hand Sanitizer
aramark Hydrogen Peroxide
ToothpasteToothpaste (Pineapple mint flavor)
3 percent Hydrogen Peroxide
GNP Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
Oral B Mouth Sore Special Care Rinse
Tooth Whole White
Dr.EL TOOTH WHITE TOOTH
DOP Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Topical
Toosty Lemon Sorbet Toothpaste
SALON CODE Glam Hair Color Glam Brown
Medline Rinse
Peroxyde D'hydrogene 10 Vol Soln
QCare Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q8
First Aid Only Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Primal Elements Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
Comfort
Seven Three Hand Sanitizer
Orajel 2x Gum Pain Alcohol-Free
Defense AG Disinfectant
Yueliangyuan 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Q2 Oral Care Kit with CHG
SMPLY Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide Liq 6%
Hand Sanitizer
100 toothpast e Afternoon
Orak-100
Disinfectant Wipes
First Aid Only Hydrogen Peroxide
Short Term Oral Swab System
Perioselect Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 1.7%
Single Use System with Perox-A-Mint solution
Orajel Antiseptic Alcohol-Free Mouth Sore Rinse
Salon Safety Furniture and Surface 1 Minute Sanitizer
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