Hydrogen peroxide is described as a valuable non-irritating and non-poisonous antiseptic. It effervesces in the presence of pus due to the liberation of oxygen. Usual strength 10 volumes, i.e. it contains ten times its volume of available oxygen.
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"Hydrogen peroxide" is in the UNSPSC Code "51102709"
Hydrogen peroxide antiseptics
Ref: 124245/2006-09-27
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