Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition - Using H2O2 as an Antibacterial in a Rinse Tank

[Ron Rompen]

Not sure which forum would be most appropriate for this question. Please redirect if there is a more suitable place.

And now....on to the problem.

I am considering using H2O2 as an antibacterial agent in our rinse tanks. Concentration will be approximately 1000 ppm (250 gal reservoir tank).

My concern is maintaining the concentration levels - does anyone have any experience (or an educated estimate) as to how long it takes H2O2 to break down once exposed to atmosphere/light/agitation/etc?

Thanks in advance.

 

[hogheavenfarm]

Re: Hydrogen Peroxide decomposition

Is there a way you can test for residual concentration like you can for chlorine? A lot would depend on the variables such as light and temperature, so ideally a small scale experiment would be great if you could monitor it.

 

[Ron Rompen]

Re: Hydrogen Peroxide decomposition

Is there a way you can test for residual concentration like you can for chlorine? A lot would depend on the variables such as light and temperature, so ideally a small scale experiment would be great if you could monitor it.

Yes....and then again No. The residual concentration can be tested by titration, but at the present I am looking for a ballpark figure - that will allow me to determine an initial test frequency.