1. Aluminum Oxide
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) is a white, crystalline powder used to manufacture many different products. While its primary use is producing aluminum metal, it also serves as an abrasive material and works as an abrasive.
Aluminum oxide can be formed by washing bauxite with sodium hydroxide and heating its aluminum hydroxide product to produce aluminum oxide.
2. Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax is an all-natural wax extracted from Copernicia cerifera palm trees that forms an exceptionally hard protective coat over paintwork surfaces.
Wax can be quite hard when left to its own devices, requiring solvents and petroleum distillates to soften it up before dispensing and applying to your car’s paintwork. This makes application much simpler.
3. Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is an antimicrobial ingredient that works to decrease acne-causing bacteria on the skin, reduce inflammation, and help dry it out.
Benzoyl peroxide comes in various forms including cleansing liquid or bar, lotion, cream and gel; typically one or two times daily should be sufficient.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a versatile chemical often found in household cleaners and disinfectants. If used improperly however, hydrogen peroxide could be harmful to your health and should therefore only be used as directed.
Damage to cells surrounding wounds makes doctors no longer recommend its use as first aid, and can irritate skin resulting in blistering or stinging sensations.
5. Isopropyl Peroxide
One of the more accessible and less dangerous chemicals to use is isopropyl alcohol, commonly found in hospitals and other medical facilities as a disinfectant and stain remover. It’s also capable of producing small amounts of foam despite being relatively nontoxic compared with some ingredients used. When storing this product it should be placed somewhere cool and dry away from direct sunlight or sources of heat.
6. Methyl Peroxide
Methyl hydroperoxide, or MEKP, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OOH that is widely found in nature and widely used as an industrial solvent in producing resins, synthetic rubber products and plastic petrochemical plastics.
MEKP can be extremely harmful if consumed, leading to serious consequences including burns, acidosis, liver failure and kidney damage. Therefore it should be avoided.
7. Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite is a powerful liquid oxidizer with an attractive greenish or yellow hue and the formula NaClO.
Bleaching powder is often mixed with water to form bleaching or disinfectant solutions, found in various household cleaning products and laundry detergents.
Sodium hypochlorite can be toxic for eyes, skin and throat as well as potentially leading to gastric burns and respiratory irritation.
8. Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide, commonly referred to as caustic soda or lye, is a white crystalline solid that absorbs moisture from the air and acts as an absorbent for soaps and cleaning products.
Sodium hydroxide is an extremely versatile substance, used to make soap, rayon fabric, paper products, explosives, dyestuffs and petroleum products. In addition, its application extends to metal cleaning and processing operations such as oxide coating, electroplating and electrolytic extracting. Commercially available as pellets, flakes or granules.
9. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, a common component in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics and disinfectants, can be hazardous to health if misused improperly.
Although 3% hydrogen peroxide used at home is generally safe, higher concentrations can cause discomfort to eyes, skin and lungs.
