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  2. Bombardier beetle - Wikipedia

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    The spray is produced from a reaction between two hypergolic chemical compounds, hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide, which are stored in two reservoirs in the beetle's abdomen. When the aqueous solution of hydroquinones and hydrogen peroxide reaches the " vestibule " ( Eisner 's word), catalysts facilitate the decomposition of the hydrogen ...

  3. Piranha solution - Wikipedia

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    A typical mixture is 3 parts of concentrated sulfuric acid and 1 part of 30 wt. % hydrogen peroxide solution; [1] other protocols may use a 4:1 or even 7:1 mixture. A closely related mixture, sometimes called "base piranha", is a 5:1:1 mixture of water, ammonia solution (NH 4 OH, or NH 3 (aq)), and 30% hydrogen peroxide.

  4. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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    Scorpions, spiders, centipedes, and other venomous creatures may consider your unattended boots, gloves, or other garments as a fine new home, especially if they have been undisturbed for a few hours.

  5. Hydrogen peroxide - Wikipedia

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    Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H 2 O 2.In its pure form, it is a very pale blue [5] liquid that is slightly more viscous than water.It is used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic, usually as a dilute solution (3%–6% by weight) in water for consumer use and in higher concentrations for industrial use.

  6. Hidden Household Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide -- Savings Experiment

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    Hydrogen peroxide is an anti-fungal and anti bacterial solution that eliminates mold on a wide variety of surfaces. Just spray the undiluted solution directly onto the mold and let it sit for 10 ...

  7. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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    For a more outside-the-box approach, this bug bite treatment delivers concentrated heat to the bite, according to King. “ Studies demonstrate a reduction in swelling, pain and itching [with this ...

  8. 6 home remedies for itchy mosquito bites - AOL

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    Lemon or Lime: Rub this on your bite. The citric acid has itch-relieving properties. Oatmeal: Mix finely ground oats with water to make a paste, then apply it to the bite and allow the mixture to dry.

  9. High-test peroxide - Wikipedia

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    High-test peroxide (HTP) is a highly concentrated (85 to 98%) solution of hydrogen peroxide, with the remainder consisting predominantly of water. In contact with a catalyst, it decomposes into a high-temperature mixture of steam and oxygen, with no remaining liquid water.