A ready-to-use peracetic acid solution: Peroxyacetic Acid, 3.5% (w/w) is a prepared solution. Peroxyacetic acid, also called peracetic acid, is a powerful oxidizer valued as a broad-spectrum disinfecting and sanitizing agent and as an oxidizing reagent in laboratory and industrial chemistry. Because it breaks down into relatively benign byproducts, it is widely used where effective microbial control is needed without leaving persistent chemical residues, making it popular across sanitation, water treatment, and food and beverage processing.
Consistent, defined concentration: Supplied at a defined 3.5% (w/w) concentration, this solution delivers a known, ready-to-use strength that removes the need to prepare dilutions from a more concentrated and hazardous stock.
Handling a reactive oxidizer: Peroxyacetic acid is a corrosive oxidizer and must be treated with care. It should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment, kept well away from incompatible and combustible materials, and stored according to the manufacturer's guidance. As with any oxidizing acid, the Safety Data Sheet should be reviewed before use so that handling, spill response, and storage are understood in advance. The product carries a California Prop 65 warning.
Choosing the right quantity: The solution is offered in two container sizes so the quantity can be matched to actual usage. Because peracetic acid is a reactive material with a finite useful life, buying an amount that will be used within a reasonable period is good practice, limiting how much oxidizer is stored on site and reducing waste. Selecting the appropriate size helps balance convenience against the responsible handling and storage that an oxidizing chemical requires.
Recommended For
Disinfection and sanitizing chemistry
Oxidation reactions in the laboratory
Applications needing a defined peracetic acid concentration
Industrial and research use
Product Details
Product: Peroxyacetic (peracetic) acid solution
Concentration: 3.5% (w/w)
Available sizes: Two sizes (500 mL class and 1 gal class)
The two variants are the same 3.5% (w/w) solution in different container sizes; select the size that matches your usage volume.
Primary Industries
Disinfection and sanitation
Water treatment and industrial
Research laboratories
Food and beverage processing
Standards and Certifications
None specified by source (California Prop 65 warning applies)
FAQs
What is peroxyacetic acid used for?
Peroxyacetic acid, also called peracetic acid, is a strong oxidizer widely used as a disinfecting and sanitizing agent and as an oxidizing reagent in laboratory and industrial chemistry. This prepared 3.5% (w/w) solution provides a consistent, ready-to-use strength for those applications.
What concentration is this solution?
It is supplied at 3.5% (w/w) peroxyacetic acid. Using a defined, prepared concentration removes the need to make dilutions from concentrated stock and supports consistent results, since Ricca Chemical manufactures its reagent solutions to defined specifications.
Is peroxyacetic acid hazardous?
Yes. Peroxyacetic acid is a corrosive oxidizer that must be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment and kept away from incompatible materials. Store it according to the manufacturer's guidance and always review the Safety Data Sheet before use. The product also carries a California Prop 65 warning.
What sizes are available?
The solution is offered in two container sizes so you can match the quantity to your usage. Choosing an appropriate size helps manage shelf life and storage of an oxidizing chemical, since buying only what you will use within a reasonable period reduces waste and storage burden.
How should it be stored?
Store peroxyacetic acid according to the manufacturer's instructions on the Safety Data Sheet, typically away from heat, incompatible materials, and ignition sources, and in a manner appropriate for a corrosive oxidizer. Proper storage helps maintain the solution and supports safe handling in the laboratory or facility.
