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Clorox Bleach Safety and Handling Guide

Clorox bleach is a clear, yellow liquid with a floral, green odor. Its active ingredient is 5% sodium hypochlorite, which bleaches, removes stains, and disinfects. Sodium chloride thickens the solution while sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide help dissolve alcohol, grease, and acidic stains. Sodium polyacrylate prevents soils from resettling during washing. Use caution when handling bleach and rinse skin and eyes thoroughly if exposed.

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Clorox Bleach Safety and Handling Guide

Clorox bleach is a clear, yellow liquid with a floral, green odor. Its active ingredient is 5% sodium hypochlorite, which bleaches, removes stains, and disinfects. Sodium chloride thickens the solution while sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide help dissolve alcohol, grease, and acidic stains. Sodium polyacrylate prevents soils from resettling during washing. Use caution when handling bleach and rinse skin and eyes thoroughly if exposed.

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A GUIDE TO CLOROX

BLEACH
for a better bleaching experience.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state – Liquid


Appearance – Clear yellow
Color – Light yellow
Odor- floral, green, bleach

ACTIVE AND INERT INGREDIENTS

The active ingredient in Clorox household bleach


is sodium hypochlorite, which bleaches, removes
stains, and disinfects. Sodium chloride (salt),
which thickens and stabilizes the solution, is
another chemical constituent in Clorox. Sodium
carbonate (washing soda) is an alkaline cleaning
agent that dissolves alcohol and grease stains.
Another alkaline cleaning chemical that dissolves
fatty, oily, or acidic stains is sodium hydroxide
(lye). Sodium polyacrylate is a surfactant that
keeps loosened soils from re-depositing on
fabrics during the washing process.

PROPERTY OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE

Sodium hypochlorite is a clear, yellowish


solution with a distinct odor. The relative density
of sodium hypochlorite (5,5% alkaline phase) is 1.
It contains approximately 5% sodium
hypochlorite as a bleaching agent for household
usage (with a pH of around 11, it is irritating).

USE SAFELY!

Eye contact - Rinse thoroughly with


warm water, including behind the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If
contact lenses are present and easily
removed, remove them. Rinse once
more. While rinsing, keep your eyes
open. Avoid rubbing the affected
region. If inflammation occurs and
persists, seek medical assistance.
Ingestion - Take a drink of water. Call a
poison control center or a doctor right
Skin Contact - Remove any
away. Unless directed otherwise by a
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
poison control center or a doctor, DO
well with warm water. If inflammation
NOT induce vomiting.
develops, consult a physician.

Handling - Handle with caution and in


Inhalation - Get some fresh air. Call a
accordance with acceptable industrial
doctor if your breathing becomes
hygiene and safety practices. Avoid
difficult.
coming into touch with your skin, eyes, or
clothing. When using this product, do not
eat, drink, or smoke.

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