Hydrogen Peroxide

Description

• Chemical Name: Hydrogen Peroxide
• Chemical Formula: H2O2
• CAS Number: 7722-84-1

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Odor: Slightly sharp odor
• Boiling Point: 151.2 °C (304.2 °F)
• Melting Point: -0.43 °C (31.23 °F)
• Density: Approximately 1.44 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, and other polar solvents.

Applications

• Disinfectant: Used for sterilization and disinfection in medical and household settings.
• Bleaching Agent: Employed in the textile and paper industries for bleaching purposes.
• Oxidizing Agent: Utilized in various chemical reactions and processes.
• Water Treatment: Used to treat wastewater and purify drinking water.