Hydrogen peroxide

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Formula

CAS

H2O2

7722-84-1

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent and widely used antiseptic. It is used in hairdressing as part of permanent dyes (3 and 5% aqueous solution), in color-removing preparations, and a s a neutralizing agent in permanent waving.

 

Synonyms

Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen dioxide
Hydroperoxide
Albone
Hioxy

 

Uses

Antiseptic
Hair bleach
Dough conditioner
Maturing and bleaching agent in food.

 

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References

 1.

Wickett, R.R., Permanent waving and straightening of hair. Cutis, 1987. 39(6): p. 496-7.

 2.

Aguirre, A., et al., Positive patch tests to hydrogen peroxide in 2 cases. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(2): p. 113.

 

 

 

 

 

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