BENZOYL PEROXIDE is a white, odorless powder, moderately toxic It is most dangerous when it contains less then 1% water A moisture content of 3% allowed slow burning only, and at 5% ignition did not occur McCloskey, C M et al, Chem Abs, 1967, 66, c Mixed with a large surplus of water (30% or more), it is relatively safeJan 21, · It has the following structural formula Benzoyl Peroxide has a molecular weight of Each gram of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 12%/5% contains 10 mg (1%) clindamycin, as clindamycin phosphate, and 50 mg (5%) benzoyl peroxide in a base consisting of carbomer homopolymer (type C), dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerinBenzoyl Peroxide is a peroxide with antibacterial, irritant, keratolytic, comedolytic, and antiinflammatory activity Upon topical application, benzoyl peroxide decomposes to release oxygen which is lethal to the bacteria Proprionibacterium acnes Due to its irritant effect, benzoyl peroxide increases turnover rate of epithelial cells, thereby peeling the skin and promoting the resolution
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