Hydrogen Peroxide 12% Solution Bottle 500ml

What is hydrogen peroxide?

In simple terms hydrogen peroxide consists of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms, as shown in the chemical formula H₂O₂. (H stands for Hydrogen, O for oxygen, and the 2 shows the number of atoms present in each molecule). Hydrogen peroxide is very similar to water (H₂O), but the extra oxygen atom produces one of the most useful and powerful oxidizers known to man—hydrogen peroxide (oxygen rich water). Also known as superoxide, hydrogen peroxide is made in the body, for instance, white blood cells produce, amongst other things, hydrogen peroxide to kill germs and fight infections.

What is hydrogen peroxide used for?

When most people think of hydrogen peroxide, they normally make the connection with hair bleaching or teeth whitening. It certainly is used for these purposes, but many people are unaware that there are several grades of this amazing oxygen rich water, and that it has a far wider gamut. It is a truly multi-purpose disinfectant, killing germs and bacteria. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is used around the world in bio-oxidative therapies. External use of food grade hydrogen peroxide is approved even in countries such as the USA, Canada and the UK, which are very conservative on issues of healthcare.

How does hydrogen peroxide work as a disinfectant?

It is quite simply the oxygen that does all the work. When it is used, hydrogen peroxide very quickly breaks down into water, releasing the extra oxygen atom, which then creates oxidization. In this chemical process, the oxygen atom combines with another substance and breaks down the function of the molecules (depending what is present, fizzing can be seen)