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Mixing Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar Safety
On the Safety of Mixing Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar
The world often wonders whether it is safe to mix hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. These two are useful in daily cleaning and other aspects, but mixing them requires careful consideration.
Hydrogen peroxide, with strong oxidizing properties, can be used for disinfection and sterilization, and can break the structure of harmful microorganisms. Vinegar, mainly containing acetic acid, is commonly used in daily seasoning to remove odor, and also has a certain cleaning power.
If the two are mixed, there is potential danger. When mixed, a chemical reaction occurs. Acetic acid interacts with hydrogen peroxide, or produces peracetic acid. Although peracetic acid is also a disinfectant, its properties are unstable. If the concentration is slightly higher, it is easy to explode when heated, vibrated or close to flammable substances. And peracetic acid is highly corrosive, injuring the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Careless contact can cause burns to the skin, and eye contact can damage vision. Inhalation of its volatile gases can cause respiratory inflammation and even life-threatening.
Therefore, for safety, do not easily mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar. Daily use of these two, when each according to its instructions, use alone to avoid danger and protect yourself and the environment.
The world often wonders whether it is safe to mix hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. These two are useful in daily cleaning and other aspects, but mixing them requires careful consideration.
Hydrogen peroxide, with strong oxidizing properties, can be used for disinfection and sterilization, and can break the structure of harmful microorganisms. Vinegar, mainly containing acetic acid, is commonly used in daily seasoning to remove odor, and also has a certain cleaning power.
If the two are mixed, there is potential danger. When mixed, a chemical reaction occurs. Acetic acid interacts with hydrogen peroxide, or produces peracetic acid. Although peracetic acid is also a disinfectant, its properties are unstable. If the concentration is slightly higher, it is easy to explode when heated, vibrated or close to flammable substances. And peracetic acid is highly corrosive, injuring the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Careless contact can cause burns to the skin, and eye contact can damage vision. Inhalation of its volatile gases can cause respiratory inflammation and even life-threatening.
Therefore, for safety, do not easily mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar. Daily use of these two, when each according to its instructions, use alone to avoid danger and protect yourself and the environment.
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