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6.11.3 Hydrogen Peroxide

Infectious Diseases: Control and Prevention 6.11 Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics 6.11.3 Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is known to kill microorganisms by producing free radicals that destabilize DNA, lipids, and essential cell components. It is used to disinfect hard surfaces, tonometers, ventilators, soft contact lenses, and biprisms.

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