CHECKING FOR STABILIZERS IN H202
Ted from Bangkok writes, "There is a simple way to see if
Hydrogen Peroxide contains stabilizers: Pour 1/2 cap of hydrogen
peroxide in a glass of water. If the color has yellow (or other off
colors), it has a stabilizer. It is best to set it out in the sun where
it is easier to see. If the H202 remains colorless when mixed in a glass
of water, it usually does not have a stabilizer.
Almost all H2O2 sold in drug stores will have
stabilizers, actually to discourage people to use them internally. So
you can use this as a way to compare them. Basically, H2O2 poured into a
clean glass and left out in a sun covered by a dish should not have air
bubbles. If it does, there are metal contaminants. If you are asking for
trouble, a drop of ammonia solution in H2O2 mixed in water will cause a
rapid air bubble generation. It is more unstable if it has stabilizers.
You can try the experiment and compare the results.
The test for this is not perfect one, but the
key is the color, even when you add just a small amount of water in
direct sunlight. Also, a good quality H2O2 doesn't get small bubbles
during storage.
By the way, an easy way to test the quality of
your drinking water is to add 10% of 3% H2O2 to 90% Water and perform
the test by noticing air bubbles. If there are a lot of air bubbles for
the next 6 hours, then the water has either too much organic residues OR
heavy metals. During the test please keep in places AWAY from children.
After the test immediately discard the contents into the sink. Ted"
09/14/2007: Ron from Temiskaming Shores,
Canada writes: "Great site. I wanted to put my 2 cents in about
Hydrogen Pyroxide (HP). I went to Wal-Mart to purchase some HP and
when I got it home I noticed that my bottle of HP had the skull and
cross bones on the front of it. Yikes!! The lable reads "POISON"
because this particular brand contains stablizers. The previous
brand that I bought did not have stablizers in it and did not have
the skull and cross bones symbol on the front. I dont't think I want
to try to ingest the poison type of HP. I think readers should be
made aware that there is a difference and to be careful when buying
HP, to make sure they find one without stablizers."
09/17/2007: Ted from Bangkok replies,
"Remedies require food grade H2O2 except in instances of external
use. H2O2 can't be labelled poison if it is for external use (as in
antiseptics) since other contact poisons go directly through the
skin killing you. Stabilizers can't do this. Most labeling no longer
use the skull and bones, at least not on H2O2, since they often more
cause skin burns if used in high concentration and are classified as
caustic solutions. Even hydrochloric acid might also be considered a
poison, but our stomach produce plenty of it. I don't think labels
are consistent in classifying it"
FOOD GRADE
WARNINGS:
04/18/2006: John from Sault Ste Marie, MI writes, "I'd
be very wary of recommending that anyone use 35% hydrogen peroxide
unless they've had HAZMAT training or the equivalent. At that
concentration H2O2 is extremely corrosive and causes severe burns; in
other words, it's a very hazardous chemical that even professional
chemists (and I am one) must handle using appropriate safety equipment
(rubber gloves, safety goggles, protective lab coat). I know this from
experience because I was badly burned by 35% H2O2 while carrying out
chemistry research. It's irresponsible to imply that this stuff is
harmless and to recommend it to people who have no experience handling
hazardous materials."
04/10/2009: David from Tampa, FL writes, "I have used food grade H2O for
years and if you do spill it on yourself just rinse with water for a few
minutes - it will turn your skin white and it is temporary and there is
no prolonged damage. Yes, you do have to be careful but not afraid."
EARTH
CLINIC'S ADDITIONAL WARNING NOTE:
Please be very careful when transporting food grade
hydrogen peroxide after the bottle has been opened. Make sure you keep
the bottle upright. Once the seal has been removed upon opening, these
caps can leak. Food grade will cause the skin to burn and turn white.
Yes, we learned the hard way! Luckily, skin will return to normal after
30 minutes or less if you rinse off the peroxide quickly. By the way,
the same whitening of skin effect happens when you dip your fingertips
in drugstore 3% H202 for a minute or more. It too goes away within 30
minutes...
WHERE TO BUY FOOD GRADE HYDROGEN
PEROXIDE
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STORING FOOD GRADE H202
9/2/2007: Jake from Chicago, Il writes: "Sara in Atlanta said
she stores 35% H2O2 in the freezer. In one manufacturer's write up this
is specifically warned against lest it break down. Storage is
recommended in a dark cool place like the refrigerator where the loss of
potency per year is minor - according to them about 1% or so per year."
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