Hydrogen Peroxide Safety

Additives and Cream Peroxides

• Additives in cream peroxides can weaken the formula, making it less effective when full strength is required.

Safety Precautions for Hydrogen Peroxide

• Bulging plastic bottles of hydrogen peroxide indicate pressure build-up and should be disposed of immediately.
• Dry peroxides are available as tablets or powders and require dissolution in liquid hydrogen peroxide; however, this practice is becoming less common with the availability of various liquid and cream peroxide volumes.
• Use clean tools to handle hydrogen peroxide, as contamination can lead to deterioration of the solution.
• Avoid measuring hydrogen peroxide using another product's lid, as residue can oxidize and spoil the remaining product.
• Metal contact with hydrogen peroxide can accelerate oxidative reactions, impairing color development.
• Inhalation of vapors from mixing hydrogen peroxide and hair color products should be avoided.
• Hydrogen peroxide with a volume of 20 or higher can lead to skin irritation, chemical burns, and hair damage.
• Always keep the cap firmly closed to prevent strength loss from exposure to air.

Activators

• Activators are oxidizers made of powdered persulfate salts and enhance the action of hair colors, lighteners, or hydrogen peroxide.
• The number of added activators influences the lifting power: typically up to three for on-the-scalp applications and four for off-the-scalp processes.
• Activators are also known as boosters, protinators, and accelerators; specific mixing instructions should follow the manufacturer's guidelines.

Understanding Hair Lighteners

• Hair lighteners chemically act to lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment, melanin, through the use of bleach.

Additives and Cream Peroxides

• Additives in cream peroxides can weaken the formula, making it less effective when full strength is required.

Safety Precautions for Hydrogen Peroxide

• Bulging plastic bottles of hydrogen peroxide indicate pressure build-up and should be disposed of immediately.
• Dry peroxides are available as tablets or powders and require dissolution in liquid hydrogen peroxide; however, this practice is becoming less common with the availability of various liquid and cream peroxide volumes.
• Use clean tools to handle hydrogen peroxide, as contamination can lead to deterioration of the solution.
• Avoid measuring hydrogen peroxide using another product's lid, as residue can oxidize and spoil the remaining product.
• Metal contact with hydrogen peroxide can accelerate oxidative reactions, impairing color development.
• Inhalation of vapors from mixing hydrogen peroxide and hair color products should be avoided.
• Hydrogen peroxide with a volume of 20 or higher can lead to skin irritation, chemical burns, and hair damage.
• Always keep the cap firmly closed to prevent strength loss from exposure to air.

Activators

• Activators are oxidizers made of powdered persulfate salts and enhance the action of hair colors, lighteners, or hydrogen peroxide.
• The number of added activators influences the lifting power: typically up to three for on-the-scalp applications and four for off-the-scalp processes.
• Activators are also known as boosters, protinators, and accelerators; specific mixing instructions should follow the manufacturer's guidelines.

Understanding Hair Lighteners

• Hair lighteners chemically act to lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment, melanin, through the use of bleach.

Test your knowledge about the safety precautions and properties of hydrogen peroxide. This quiz covers key information on additives, disposal methods, and the different forms of hydrogen peroxide. Ensure you are well-informed about safe handling and usage practices.