What is peracetic acid? What is peracetic acid used for?

[alias]peracetic acid, peracetic acid, peracetic acid ［molecular formula］c2h4o3 ［structural formula］ch3coooh [properties]colorless transparent liquid with a strong pungent acetic acid odor. it is weakly acidic and easily volatile. it is a strong oxidizing agent. relative density 1.2665 (20℃), boiling point 105℃, melting point 0.1℃, refractive index 1.3924 (20℃), flash point 40.5℃ (40% peracetic acid solution). soluble…