How to Dilute Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide

The FDA reports that 35 percent hydrogen peroxide is sold as food grade hydrogen peroxide and is more than 10 times stronger than hydrogen peroxide sold at drug stores which is only 3 percent. The FDA also warns that this high-strength hydrogen peroxide is corrosive and may cause serious injury or death if consumed. Dilute food grade hydrogen peroxide in distilled water before using it to avoid any injuries.

Things You'll Need

• Large container
• Rubber gloves
• Safety glasses
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Distilled water
• Bottle
• Funnel

Instructions

1. Pour 5 1/2 cups of distilled water into a large container.

2. Pour 1/2 cup of food grade hydrogen peroxide slowly into the container of water. Keep your face turned away from the container to avoid inhalation of hydrogen peroxide fumes.

3. Label a bottle or other container with a tight fitting lid as hydrogen peroxide to avoid accidental ingestion.

4. Use a funnel to carefully pour the diluted hydrogen peroxide into the labeled bottle.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while handling pure food grade hydrogen peroxide to prevent injuries due to spills or hydrogen peroxide vapors.

• 35 percent hydrogen peroxide can cause burns and the vapor may be irritating to eyes.

• Ingestion of 35 percent hydrogen may be fatal, according to the FDA.

References

• FDA; High Strength Hydrogen Peroxide
• OzoneLab; 35 percent Hydrogen Peroxide