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Is peroxide gas harmful to breath?

Updated: 9/11/2023
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There is no such thing as peroxide gas.... peroxide isn't a chemical, it is a part of a chemical. You can have hydrogen peroxide or sodium peroxide for instance, or other types of peroxides, but not just peroxide. But generally peroxides are strong oxidizing agents and are not healthy to ingest.

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