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Is it safe to use expired hydrogen peroxide?

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Yes but...: Hydrogen peroxide h2o2 is comprised of h2o( water) and an unstable form of oxygen once its expired and the oxgen is removed you are left with water or weak peroxide.

Answered 7/16/2020

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