Where is peracetic acid used in industrial applications? Is it a disinfectant in municipal wastewater applications?

 

Date Created: 10/21/2009

Last Updated: 05/13/2015

Peracetic acid (or peroxyacetic acid) is an equilibrium product obtained by mixing H2O2 with acetic acid (vinegar).

H2O2 + CH2COOH <--- ---> CH2COO-OH + H2O

 

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http://www.h2o2.com/pages.aspx?pid=176&name=Peracetic-Acid-PAA-Disinfectant-for-Industrial-W

 

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