Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a type of hydrogen peroxide that is safe to be used on food products in minimal amounts. It is non-toxic and safe to use around food and to clean surfaces that come in contact with food. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is mainly used during the cleaning, disinfecting, manufacturing, and cooking of food products. It is also used in medical, dental, and other business settings where people are worried about coming in contact with harmful chemicals during the cleaning process resulting in toxic exposure.
Positive aspects of food grade hydrogen peroxide:
- It is non-toxic and safe to use around food and to clean surfaces that come in contact with food.
- It is the cleanest and purest form of hydrogen peroxide that you can buy for your disinfecting needs.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers hydrogen peroxide to be an effective and safe disinfectant for controlling microbial pests.
- The FDA has identified hydrogen peroxide solution containing not more than 35 percent hydrogen peroxide by weight, to be used safely to sterilize polymeric food-contact surfaces.
Negative aspects of food grade hydrogen peroxide:
- Hydrogen peroxide can be toxic if you inhale or ingest it or if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.
- No matter the dilution, you should never drink any hydrogen peroxide.
- 35% hydrogen peroxide is very dangerous to handle and transport.
Ingredients or materials:
- Food grade hydrogen peroxide is 35 percent hydrogen peroxide and 65 percent water.
- It does not contain certain stabilizers such as acetanilide, phenol, sodium stanate, and tetrasodium pyrophosphate, which are found in most other commercially available hydrogen peroxide and should not be ingested.
- Some food grade hydrogen peroxide products contain zero stabilizers or additives.
