Born Learning Academy continues to find teachable moments for young kids in everyday activities. INDEPENDENCE, Ky. â Taking a quick trip to the grocery store and measuring ingredients for a favorite recipe may seem like simple, run-of-the-mill tasks, but for parents with small children they can be teachable moments.
Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is a waxy white solid. It is a synergist. That is, despite having no pesticidal activity of its own, it enhances the potency of certain pesticides such as carbamates, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, and rotenone. It is a semisynthetic derivative of safrole.
Peroxide is a solution made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is a strong oxidizer and can be used as a cleaning agent and to prevent infections. Peroxide is a solution made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is a strong oxidizer and can be used as a cleaning agent and to prevent infections. When used topically, this antiseptic foams due to the enzyme catalase. As the catalase comes in contact with the skin it turns the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. However, many health experts warn that hydrogen peroxide should only be used topically, on the skin, and should not be ingested.