Oxiclean is reputed to be composed of about 60% sodium percarbonate. The percarbonate anion is basically a 1:1 mixture of carbonate anion ((CO3)2-, the active ingredient in washing soda) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). When it is dissolved in water it creates a solution containing both carbonate and H2O2. read more
The percarbonate anion is basically a 1:1 mixture of carbonate anion ((CO3)2-, the active ingredient in washing soda) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). When it is dissolved in water it creates a solution containing both carbonate and H2O2. read more
Hydrogen peroxide is naturally acidic with a pH of about 4.5. An acid is added to increase acidity to a pH of about 3.5, which increases the stability. Peroxide must be kept at an acidic pH until it is mixed with alkaline haircolor. read more
Quick Answer. OxiClean's active ingredient is sodium percarbonate, which is an adduct of hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. Over 95 percent of OxiClean’s ingredients are minerals found in nature or components that eventually separate into such minerals. read more