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
Pharmacys Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide
Suction Toothbrush with Perox-A-Mint Solution
Humco Hydrogen Peroxide
Mastikis Mastic 24K Whitening
OROXID Sensitiv
Medi-First Hydrogen Peroxide
Sore Mouth Cleanser
Suction Swab System with Perox-A-Mint Solution - Suction Swab and Suction Toothbrush
LEADER Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
QCare Rx Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q4
Kimvent Q2 oral care kit
Q2 Oral Care Kit
16oz Hydrogen Peroxide
Preop Rinse
Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic
Pharma-C-Wipes 3 Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
Luzen Whitening Gel
Perioselect Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 1.7%
Straight Shot
Peroxyl Mouth Sore Mild Mint
Dr Lucid Hydrogen Peroxide 4%
ToothpasteToothpaste (Pineapple mint flavor)
Maokang 3 Hydrogen Peroxide
MediChoice of Hydrogen Peroxide 3 10 Volume
American Safety First Aid Antispetic
Orak-100
First Aid Only Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide Lil Drug Store Products
3% Hydrogen Peroxide Well at Walgreens
HCS Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent ReadyInCase
Peroxy Shield Mouth Sore
Hydrogen Peroxide 6%
Nobda Hydrogen peroxide compound disinfectant
SMPLY Hydrogen Peroxide
Blossom HP 3
ToothpasteToothpaste (Aqua mint flavor)
Suction Toothbrushes with Perox-A-Mint Solution
Defense AG Disinfectant
Diabek-100
GREEN GUARD First Aid Antiseptic
SALON CODE Glam Hair Color Glam Cacao
OxiStom
Perio Armor
SALON CODE Glam Hair Color Glam Brown
Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
Usualklenz Disinfectantspray
Green Guard Hydrogen Peroxide
DenMat Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Rinse
Hydrogen Peroxide 20vol
Prevent Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
Pro Guard
Comfort
Hydrogen Peroxide Liq 10vol
Pro-sys
Prevention Mouth Rinse
Zee Hydrogen Peroxide
Oral Care Q4 Kit
SALON CODE Glam Hair Color Glam Rose Gold
BANEN Rinse-free Hand Sanitizer (II)
OROXID Forte Oral Hygiene
Peroxyde D'hydrogene 10 Vol Soln
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Sol USP 3%
MediFirst Hydrogen Peroxide
CleanCleaner
Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic
aramark Hydrogen Peroxide
LUCKY SUPER SOFT Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
PSP Hydrogen Peroxide
Perio Armor-X
Surface Cleaner
QCare Rx Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System, Q2
Orajel Perioseptic Rinse - 1.5%
The Pharma-C Company 3 Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
Luxury Antiseptic
Pharmacys Prescription
Tooth Whole White
Short Term Oral Swab System
Iris
Quality Choice Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes
Single Use System with Perox-A-Mint solution
16oz Hydorgen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
American Red Cross 3 Hydrogen Peroxide
Orajel Antiseptic Rinse for Mouth Sores
100 toothpast e Afternoon
Sunmark Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Percent
Dr.LORD Propol Whitening Tooth
New Life 3% Hydrogen Peroxide FIRST AID ANTISEPTIC
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