Peracetic acid is a member of the organic peroxy acid family. It is a colorless liquid with the typical smell of acetic acid. Peracetic acid is a strong oxidant, highly corrosive and explodes above 110 ° C. Peracetic acid can be prepared by the reaction of acetic acid or acetic anhydride with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by sulfuric acid. Peracetic acid is used as a disinfectant.