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Originally Posted by walking buffalo
The OP is having a hard time finding higher % H2O2.
Now he knows that the 3% solution works just fine.
The 3% bottles are getting ridiculously expensive.
I get 35% solution from AAA Taxidermy in Calgary.
But when I use it, it is diluted in the "simmering" pot.
How much time is "Saved" using 28% vs 3%?
Takes me two minutes to put the solution and skull in a pot,
then off to do something else for a few hours.
I don't stare at the pot till it is done. It doesn't matter if the process takes half an hour or 3.
"Boiling" and anything to do with skull cleaning is wrong.
Don't boil at any time. Just simmer.  |
Realized I didn't answer your question.
28% will do the job in between 30 seconds and 3 minutes. Can leave it as long as you like but it's basically done it's thing in short order. Can't get whiter than white. You are likely providing ID for the 35% food grade. It's the law whether you do or don't and I don't care either way. At 28% the ID and paperwork requirement goes away so less hassle.
And simmer isn't required. Not necessary and can cause issues. Room temp or even cooler works just fine.
I'd use 3% but I don't want a long grey beard to grow while it does its thing. Peroxide is cheap. Hit it.