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Hydrogen Peroxide Health Hazards

Health Hazards of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is highly oxidizing. It is harmful to human health.

Contact with the skin can cause burns. Light erythema, pain, severe blisters, ulcers, and slow recovery, or scarring.

Entering the eyes is especially harmful. Can cause severe eye pain, photophobia, tears, and in severe cases can damage vision, or even blindness.

If inhaled its volatile mist, irritate the respiratory tract. Causes coughing, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties, long-term inhalation can cause chronic respiratory diseases.

Accidentally ingesting hydrogen peroxide can burn the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even perforation and bleeding of the digestive tract, which is life-threatening.

Therefore, the use and storage of hydrogen peroxide should be strictly followed and protected. Dispose of it properly after use to avoid endangering personal health.