Hydrogen Peroxide 55 Gallon Drum for Commercial Water Treatment
This drum holds 55 gallons of hydrogen peroxide at 50% concentration, supplied by Solugen. At that strength it is roughly seventeen times more concentrated than 3% drugstore peroxide. Growers keep it in bulk to mix their own working solutions on site. Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizer, and it breaks down into water and oxygen as it works. That breakdown leaves no chlorine smell and no chlorinated byproducts on equipment or media. Diluted, it is used to oxidize organic film and algae in reservoirs and drip lines. The oxygen released as it breaks down adds briefly to dissolved oxygen in the water. It also cleans non-porous surfaces such as benches, trays and tools after harvest. At full strength, though, this concentrate is a hazardous material. It can cause severe skin burns and eye damage on contact. It is also a strong oxidizer that can intensify a fire with combustibles. Treat the drum as a chemical storage item, not a nutrient.
Diluting 50% Hydrogen Peroxide Safely
Never pour the concentrate straight into a reservoir with plants on it. Dilute it into a measured volume of clean water first, then dose from that solution. A quick rule: 1 mL of the concentrate in one gallon of water adds about 150 ppm of hydrogen peroxide. Follow the rate on the crop or equipment program you run, and confirm the level with test strips. Add peroxide to water, never water to peroxide. Dispense with clean, dedicated pumps and containers made of compatible plastic or passivated stainless steel. Never return unused peroxide to the drum, since contamination speeds up decomposition. Keep the drum upright, closed and out of direct sunlight. Store it in a cool, ventilated area away from fuels, organics and metals like copper or iron. Wear chemical splash goggles, a face shield, rubber gloves and protective clothing when handling it. Keep plenty of running water nearby in case of a splash. Follow the SDS and local rules for storing and disposing of oxidizers.
Key Features
- 50% Concentration: Bulk-strength H2O2 for on-site dilution.
- Residue-Free Breakdown: Decomposes into water and oxygen.
- Chlorine-Free: No chlorine odor or chlorinated byproducts.
- Wide Use When Diluted: Reservoirs, drip lines and non-porous surfaces.
- 55 Gallon Drum: Bulk supply for commercial facilities.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Solugen |
| Product | Hydrogen peroxide solution |
| Concentration | 50% H2O2 |
| Container | 55 gallon drum |
| Breakdown Products | Water and oxygen |
| DOT Classification | UN2014, Class 5.1 (8) |
| PPE | Splash goggles, face shield, rubber gloves, protective clothing |
| Storage | Cool, ventilated, out of sunlight, away from combustibles and metals |