Can Hydrogen Peroxide go bad?!


Question: If by go bad you mean change, then yes it can. It needs to be stored out of sunlight and away from heat. Even if stored properly, I would check the experation date. I don't think that pooring it on you will hurt if it has exceded its date, but it probably won't be as effective at killing germs either! It basicly turns to water over time. Water is H2O and Hydrogen Peroxide is H2O2.


Answers: If by go bad you mean change, then yes it can. It needs to be stored out of sunlight and away from heat. Even if stored properly, I would check the experation date. I don't think that pooring it on you will hurt if it has exceded its date, but it probably won't be as effective at killing germs either! It basicly turns to water over time. Water is H2O and Hydrogen Peroxide is H2O2.

Yes it can UN-Oxidate and turn in to Water and Oxygen

2H2O2-----> H20 + O2

no its just becomes less potent and eventually can become close to water but that is after years.

yes it becomes water, if exposed to open air and UV light.

Yes it can lose its effectiveness. H.P. is sensative to light, that's why it's in a brown bottle. The should be an expiration date printed on the bottle. It's so inexpensive, there is no reason not to replace it. Keep it in a cool dark place.

Yes every product have an expiration dated.

Yes, if you drink it, it will dry your throat and everything. You'll die.





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