Research and analysis

Development of operational and policy guidance on the use of hydrogen peroxide

The report gives guidance on the safe and effective use of hydrogen peroxide in the amelioration of pollution events that impact upon oxygen levels.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 January 1999

Documents

Development of Operational and Policy Guidance on the Use of Hydrogen Peroxide

Ref: ISBN 1873160453, LIT 0851

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Hydrogen peroxide is a clear: colourless, weakly acidic liquid which is miscible with water. It is a powerful oxidising agent,..which, in the. presence. of catalysts, rapidly decomposes to water and oxygen. It is therefore a valuable tool to remediate against certain pollution events.

Published 1 January 1999