Sodium metabisulfite (SMBS) and sodium bisulfite (SBS) are common reducing agents used to neutralize oxidizers such as peracetic acid

How do you neutralize hydrogen peroxide?

When using hydrogen peroxide you must follow the disinfecting process with a neutralizer. The neutralizer turns the peroxide into water and oxygen, making it safe to put your lenses back into your eyes. Neutralization can be either a one-step or two-step process.

What does hydrogen peroxide react with?

Hydrogen peroxide can be derivatised to form compounds capable of acting as a source of active oxygen by reacting with many compounds such as borates, pyrophosphates, carbonates, sulphates, silicates and organic compounds such as carboxylates and amides.