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    Common synonyms for liquid bleach include Clorox and sodium hypochlorite. It is an unstable, corrosive liquid that can cause burns and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It releases chlorine gas if mixed with acids and should be handled with care and stored properly.

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    Common synonyms for liquid bleach include Clorox and sodium hypochlorite. It is an unstable, corrosive liquid that can cause burns and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It releases chlorine gas if mixed with acids and should be handled with care and stored properly.

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    Common synonyms for liquid bleach include Clorox and sodium hypochlorite. It is an unstable, corrosive liquid that can cause burns and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It releases chlorine gas if mixed with acids and should be handled with care and stored properly.

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    Common synonyms for liquid bleach include Clorox and sodium hypochlorite. It is an unstable, corrosive liquid that can cause burns and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It releases chlorine gas if mixed with acids and should be handled with care and stored properly.

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    Common

    Clorox, liquid bleach


    synonyms

    Formula NaClO (in water)

    Form: colourless liquid with a strong odour


    Physical Stability: Unstable: light and heat sensitive; readily decomposes on
    properties heating to around 40 C
    Specific gravity: approximately 1.21

    *** Sodium hypochlorite is corrosive and can cause burns to skin and
    eyes.
    *** The liquid is harmful if swallowed and in contact with the skin.
    The fumes are harmful if inhaled.
    *** If acid is added to sodium hypochlorite solution, chlorine gas
    (poisonous!) is released. Since bleach may be deliberately or
    inadvertently added to other cleaning agents in use - some of which are
    Principal acidic - this is a common way in which people may be exposed to
    hazards chlorine.
    *** The solution is unstable, gradually decomposing over time to
    release both dissolved and gaseous products. Consequently, pressure
    may build up in sealed containers, so solutions in storage should be
    allowed to vent the products of decomposition.
    *** Sodium hypochlorite is a fairly strong oxidizing agent, so reacts
    vigorously with many reducing agents. Products of the reaction with
    amines and ammonia may be both toxic and explosive.

    Wear safety glasses. Work in a well ventilated area. Do not add the
    Safe handling liquid to a known acid, or to any material which may possibly be
    acidic.

    Emergency Eye contact: Immediately flush the eye with water. If irritation persists,
    call for medical help.
    Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water. If the
    skin is left red or inflamed, seek medical aid.
    If swallowed: Call for medical help.

    Small amounts of liquid may be disposed of down the sink unless local
    Disposal rules prohibit this. When discarding down the sink, ensure that plenty
    of water is used to thoroughly flush away this material.

    Protective
    Safety glasses.
    equipment

    Sodium hypochlorite
    Further
    Chemicals in the HSci database
    information
    More extensive safety data

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