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35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

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I have forgotten this information.

I have a 150 Gallon Storage Tank that I'm going to disinfect with a 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution.

I need to know,

How many gallons of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution do I use to disinfect the 150 gallons of water?

It's been a while since I've done this. Usually using ozone. I have some biofilm build-up so I'm going to use the Peroxide and let it sit overnight, then flush.

RE: 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

Hydrogen peroxide
"Hydrogen peroxide is frequently used as a biocide in microelectronic-grade purified-water systems because it produces no by-products; it rapidly degrades to water and oxygen. A 10% by volume solution in purified water appears effective in killing planktonic bacteria, but more studies are needed on the effectiveness against attached biofilm" (Mittelman 1986).

http://www.edstrom.com/resources.cfm?doc_id=149

Looks like you will need 43 gallons of 35% peroxide to get a 10% solution.

RE: 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

(OP)
Thank for the info. I have decided to go with Minncare cold sterilant at a 2% solution. Appears I will achieve the same result in a shorter period of time.

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