Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Inorganic Chemical Compound
Hydrogen peroxide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula H₂O₂. It appears as a clear, colorless liquid that is slightly more viscous than water. The compound is a strong oxidizing agent and decomposes into water and oxygen.
It is commercially produced through the anthraquinone process. Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in bleaching, disinfection, water treatment, chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical applications.
Physical & Chemical Properties
H₂O₂
35% – 50%
Clear, colorless liquid
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Hydrogen Peroxide
Product Specifications| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Stability (ml of O₂ / 25 ml at 100°C for 30 min) | Max. 0.30 (for 35%, 50% & 60%) |
| Acidity (as H₂SO₄) | Max. 0.03 g/100 ml (35% & 50%) Max. 0.07 g/100 ml (60%) |
| Iron (as Fe) | Max. 1.0 ppm |
| Copper (as Cu) | Max. 0.10 ppm |
| Arsenic (as As) | Max. 2.0 ppm |
| Lead (as Pb) | Max. 10.0 ppm |
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide Applications
Hydrogen peroxide is widely used as an oxidizing agent in chemical manufacturing. It is applied in the production of peroxides, organic chemicals, and various industrial intermediates.
Hydrogen peroxide is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant in pharmaceutical and medical applications, including wound cleaning and sterilization processes.
In the pulp and paper industry, hydrogen peroxide is used for bleaching pulp, improving brightness and whiteness while maintaining fiber strength.
In the food industry, hydrogen peroxide is used for packaging sterilization, aseptic processing, and surface disinfection under controlled conditions.
Hydrogen peroxide is used in textile processing for bleaching cotton and synthetic fibers, preparing fabrics for dyeing and finishing.
It is used in environmental remediation to treat contaminated soil and groundwater through advanced oxidation processes.
In water and wastewater treatment, hydrogen peroxide is used as an environmentally friendly oxidant to remove contaminants, control odor, and reduce organic pollutants.
Hydrogen peroxide is used in cosmetics and personal care products such as hair bleaching, teeth whitening, and skincare formulations.