'''Hydrogen peroxide''' is a chemical compound with the formula H<sub>2</sub>0<sub>2</sub>. Although makeup may seem superficially similar to that of [[water]], its properties are very different - it is a harmful irritant, and also has a powerful [[bleach]]ing effect and noxious smell.
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'''Hydrogen peroxide''' is a chemical compound with the formula H<sub>2</sub>0<sub>2</sub>. Although makeup may seem superficially similar to that of [[water]], its properties are very different - it is a harmful irritant, bleaching agent and also has a powerful oxidizing effect and noxious smell. It is a weak [[acid]]. It is basically water with an extra atom of oxygen attached to it. It is used as a disinfectant/antiseptic and oxidizer. <ref>[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/MHMI/mmg174.html [[CDC]]: Hydrogen Peroxide]</ref>
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== References ==
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== External Links ==
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* [http://www.educate-yourself.org/cancer/benefitsofhydrogenperozide17jul03.shtml The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide]