Hydrogen Peroxide Research Paper

Steven Hermosillo
Professor Hulsey
Fire Tech 107
15 November 2015
Hydrogen Peroxide According to Lee Lerner, (2008), “Hydrogen Peroxide is most widely found in homes in brown bottles containing three percent solutions (3% hydrogen peroxide and 97% water).” Lee Lerner (2008) writes “Hydrogen Peroxide is a colorless liquid that mixes with water and is widely used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.” Hydrogen Peroxide is used in many different ways and has different hazards. “Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective.” (“Hydrogen” 2004). “Hydrogen peroxide is clear, colorless, water like in appearance, and has a characteristic pungent odor. Nonflammable, it
According to Mark Johnson, scientist, “Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.” Hydrogen Peroxide is widely used for several different reasons and can accomplished many things. Lee Lerner (2008) pointed out that “The most common uses of hydrogen peroxide are as a bleaching agent for hair and in the bleaching of pulp for paper manufacturing, and as a household disinfectant.” The primary uses for hydrogen peroxide is as a disinfectant and a bleaching agent are what Lee Lerner states in his quote. “Hydrogen peroxide topical solution is used to cleanse wounds, suppurating ulcers, and local infections…used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the external auditory canal and as a mouthwash or gargle” (“Hydrogen” 2004). These are other uses for hydrogen peroxide which includes being a mouthwash as well as a treatment for tooth aches. In the words of Mark Johnson, “It may also be used as a mouth rinse to help remove mucus or to relieve minor mouth irritation (e.g., due to canker/cold sores, gingivitis). This
“Under no circumstances should hydrogen peroxide be taken internally. If hydrogen peroxide is swallowed, drink water immediately to dilute, and contact a physician but do not attempt to cause vomiting…frequently used to treat open wounds and can be used as a gargle or mouthwash” (“Hydrogen” 2004). People might be used as mouthwash, so it may be possible for someone to swallow hydrogen peroxide. “Hydrogen peroxide itself is not combustible, but may ignite combustible materials” (“Hydrogen” 2014). Hydrogen peroxide does not light on fire, but if spilled or applied on a combustible material it can start on fire. “Inhalation of hydrogen peroxide vapors can cause irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract” (“Hydrogen” 2004). This one of several hazards that hydrogen peroxide can cause. “Hydrogen peroxide danger hazards include that it may cause fire or explosion, harmful if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, and can cause severe skin burns and eye damage” (“Hydrogen” 2014). These are hazard classifications that include hydrogen peroxide. “Some of the inhalation hazards include sore throat, cough, dizziness, headache, nausea, and shortness of breath” (“Hydrogen” 2014). These are the effects of hydrogen peroxide being inhaled. Hydrogen peroxide has several danger hazards. Hydrogen Peroxide is a widely used chemical that has many different uses, many different safety hazards, and different dangerous hazards. “Hydrogen