Synonym(s)
CAS number: 15630-89-4; Sodium percarbonate
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, "carbonates" are esters or salts of carbonic acid. Sodium carbonate peroxide is an addition compound of hydrogen peroxide H2O2 to sodium carbonate (soda). Sodium carbonate peroxide is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an oxidizing agent (changes other ingredients by oxidation, i.e. addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen) and antiperspirant.
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