Acuro - Peracetic Acid Biocides

Peracetic acid (C2H4O3) is a mixture of acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in a watery solution. It is a bright, colorless liquid that has a piercing odor and a low pH value (2,8). Peracetic acid can also be produced by oxidation of acethaldehyde. Peracetic acid is usually produced in concentrations of 5-15%. When peracetic acid dissolves in water, it disintegrates to hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid, which will fall apart to water, oxygen and carbon dioxide. Peracetic acid degradation products are non-toxic and can easily dissolve in water. Peracetic acid is a very powerful oxidant; the oxidation potential outranges that of chlorine and chlorine dioxide.