What is the use of oxygenated water or hydrogen peroxide
The peroxide or hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound, formed of water and oxygen, a highly reactive substance that kills pathogenic microorganisms by oxidation and that decomposes releasing water and oxygen.
It is used for several purposes, among them we highlight: industrial purposes, for therapeutic purposes, to disinfect, in restoration of artistic works, in the home, in the world of cosmetics for hair products.
Depending on the purpose for which the oxygenated water is used, it is diluted to a greater or lesser extent, with the percentage of 5% or 6% being recognized as the safest by Health to use it as a disinfectant.
The presentations of oxygen peroxide for domestic use and for cleaning and disinfecting wounds is usually diluted by 3%. However, hydrogen peroxide for industrial uses is more concentrated, reaching concentrations of up to 30% and even more.
The properties of oxygenated water are antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, oxidants.
It is used as an antiseptic in healthy skins, to clean wounds and to prevent against the following bacteria: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Y Escherichia Coli.
Main uses of hydrogen peroxide
As we have said before, the purpose for which oxygen peroxide is used is quite broad. For example it is widely used in clinics, hospitals, medical centers.
At home it is also common to use, for example to clean wounds, avoid skin infections, avoid infection in the sinuses, ear cleaning, for personal care, to whiten teeth, such as mouthwash, clean germs the toothbrush, for fungus on the feet, fungus on the nails, eliminate the smell of sweat, to lighten dark spots on the skin ...
It is also useful for cleaning the home, bleaching clothes, kitchens, dishwashers, bathrooms, countertops, cleaning windows and doors, cleaning mirrors and glasses.
In industrial uses it is used to whiten paper, whiten cotton and whiten fabrics.
In pharmacy it is used to elaborate drugs, in dermoaplications, while in dental clinics it is useful to whiten the teeth, the oral cleaning and the cleaning of dentures.
On the other hand, we can not forget that it is used in the cosmetics sector to prepare products for hair, to make dyes and to lighten hair, and even in the art world it is used to restore works of ancient art, especially works of painting.
Did you know that it is also used in the food sector? It is used, for example, in the process of making vegetable oils, to whiten meats, chickens, cheeses.
Precautions for use of hydrogen peroxide
Although oxygenated water is a medical device whose use is so widespread, certain precautions must be taken when using it. In this sense we recommend you read our most complete article about when it is not advisable to use hydrogen peroxide . However, the main precautions to be taken into account are the following:
- It is only for external use, so it should not be ingested.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Use with caution in children under 2 years.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes and sensitive areas of the skin.
- Keep away from food and drinks.
- Do not mix with other products.
