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Overview of Peroxy Acid
Peroxy acid bleaching is a chemical bleaching process that uses hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) or a peracid as the bleaching agent. The peroxy acid bleaching process is a two-step process that uses an alkaline peroxide solution to bleach the fabric and a neutralizing agent to stabilize the fabric. Peroxy acid is a type of organic compound that contains a peroxy group. This group is a reactive functional group that contains an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms. Peroxy acids are often used as oxidizing agents in organic synthesis.
Inorganic Peroxy Acid
Inorganic peroxy acids are a class of inorganic compounds that contain the peroxy functional group. Inorganic peroxy acids are very strong oxidizing agents, and are often used as bleaching agents or disinfectants.
Organic Peracid
Organic peracids are a class of organic acids that contain a peroxy group. Peroxy acids are a type of oxidizing agent that can donate oxygen to other molecules. This makes them useful for breaking down organic compounds in a process called oxidation.A peroxy acid is a compound that contains the peroxy group (-OOH). This group is made up of a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom connected by a double bond. Peroxy acids are inorganic compounds, but some organic compounds also contain the peroxy group.
Uses
- Peroxy acids are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. In the textile industry, they are used to bleach fabrics. In the food industry, they are used to disinfect food surfaces and to kill bacteria. In the medical industry, they are used to disinfect medical equipment.
- Peroxy acids are also used as bleaching agents in the home. They can be used to bleach hair, to lighten teeth, and to whiten clothes.
