H2O2 as a disinfectant

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From: Rajat Kapoor,P303,2124
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 01:12

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For sci.bio `ers

There has been a debate going on in sci.chem on use of peroxide
on wounds. Somebody suggested that this is so because its strong 
oxidizing nature kills anerobic bacteria...

Maybe. But if water can sustain aquatic life through dissolved
(molecular) oxygen, I have trouble reconciling that H2O2 can kill
"anerobic" bacteria. I, however, do concede that nascent oxygen can play
a dominant role..

Suggestions ? Comments ?

Kapoor

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