Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2. It is used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic. It is used extensively for pulp and paper, mining, textile and environmental applications. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide, or "high-test peroxide", is a reactive oxygen species and has been used as a propellant in rocketry.
- Synonyms
- H202, Hydrogen Peroxide, Oxydol, Perhydrol, Dioxidane, Oxidanyl, Perhydroxic acid, 0-hydroxyol, Dihydrogen dioxide Oxygenated water
- Chemical Formula
- H202
- CAS Number
- 7722-84-1
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 34,0147 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -0,43 °C
- Boiling Point
- 150,2 °C
- Forms
- Liquid (clear)
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Aseptic packaging
- Cosmetic products
- Medical products
- Disinfectant
- Food and Nutrition
- Wastewater treatment
- Oxidising agent
- Water treatment
- Cleaning products
- Pulp and paper
- Textile handling
- Pharmaceuticals
- Bleaching agent
Industries
- Pulp & Paper
- Pharma
- Energy Services
- Cleaning
- CASE & Construction
- Polymers
- Mining
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Water Treatment
- Food & Nutrition
- Animal Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Lubricants
- Chemical Processing
- Rubber