Presence of hydrogen peroxide, a source of hydroxyl radicals, in acid electrolyzed water.
BACKGROUND: Acid electrolyzed water (AEW), which is produced through the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride (NaCl) or potassium chloride solution, is used as a disinfectant in various fields because of its potent antimicrobial activity.The hydroxyl radical, an oxygen radical species, is often suggested as a putative active ingredient for AEW an