A 33-year-old member asked:
Is peracetic acid safe to apply?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
No not safe harmfull: It can cause harm to skin, eyes and respiratory systm and can cause asthma in some individuals.
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Last updated Mar 21, 2021
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