Bleach
What’s in a “Chemical”?
Jordan Butt and Alexandra Porter
Bleach Table of Contents
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL – Bleach * Page 4 : Product Use * Page 5 : Chemical Ingredients * Page 6 : Associated Symbols * Page 7 : Suggested Precautions * Page 8 : Possible Health Effects * Page 9 : Possible Environmental Effects * Page 10 : Disposal recommendations
CHEMICAL COMPOUND – Sodium Hypochlorite * Page 12 : The Basics * Page 13 : Chemical Properties * Page 14 : Physical Properties * Page 15 : Safety Precautions * Page 16 : What else is it used in? * Page 17 : References
Household Chemical: Bleach
Product Use
This product is used for:
* Removing Stains
* Whitening Whites
* Killing Germs
Chemical Ingredients
* Water
* Sodium hypochlorite
* Sodium chloride
* Sodium carbonate
* Sodium hydroxide
* Sodium polyacrylate
Associated Symbols
WHMIS SYMBOLS
HHPS SYMBOLS
Suggested Precautions
* Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-contaminated clothing for prolonged periods.
* Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to vapor or mist.
* Personal Protective Equipment: Wear safety goggles. Use rubber or nitrile gloves if in contact liquid, especially for prolonged periods
Possible Health Effects
* EYES: May cause severe irritation or damage.
* SKIN: May cause severe irritation or damage.
* INHALATION: May cause difficulty of breathing.
* INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed.
Possible Environmental Effects
* During consumer use and disposal, about 98 percent of bleach very rapidly breaks down. The remaining two percent is effectively treated by sewer or septic systems. Because bleach can no survive sewage treatment, it does not contaminate the ground and is not harmful to the environment.
Disposal Recommendations
* Dispose of leftover chemicals at a
Jordan Butt and Alexandra Porter
Bleach Table of Contents
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL – Bleach * Page 4 : Product Use * Page 5 : Chemical Ingredients * Page 6 : Associated Symbols * Page 7 : Suggested Precautions * Page 8 : Possible Health Effects * Page 9 : Possible Environmental Effects * Page 10 : Disposal recommendations
CHEMICAL COMPOUND – Sodium Hypochlorite * Page 12 : The Basics * Page 13 : Chemical Properties * Page 14 : Physical Properties * Page 15 : Safety Precautions * Page 16 : What else is it used in? * Page 17 : References
Household Chemical: Bleach
Product Use
This product is used for:
* Removing Stains
* Whitening Whites
* Killing Germs
Chemical Ingredients
* Water
* Sodium hypochlorite
* Sodium chloride
* Sodium carbonate
* Sodium hydroxide
* Sodium polyacrylate
Associated Symbols
WHMIS SYMBOLS
HHPS SYMBOLS
Suggested Precautions
* Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-contaminated clothing for prolonged periods.
* Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to vapor or mist.
* Personal Protective Equipment: Wear safety goggles. Use rubber or nitrile gloves if in contact liquid, especially for prolonged periods
Possible Health Effects
* EYES: May cause severe irritation or damage.
* SKIN: May cause severe irritation or damage.
* INHALATION: May cause difficulty of breathing.
* INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed.
Possible Environmental Effects
* During consumer use and disposal, about 98 percent of bleach very rapidly breaks down. The remaining two percent is effectively treated by sewer or septic systems. Because bleach can no survive sewage treatment, it does not contaminate the ground and is not harmful to the environment.
Disposal Recommendations
* Dispose of leftover chemicals at a
References: http://www.flinnsci.com/Documents/MSDS/S/SodiumHypochloriteSol.pdf http://www.edquest.ca/component/content/article/109 http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/WHMIS/SymbolsAndLabels.asp?ReportID=24384 http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/products/msds/bleach/cloroxregularbleach0809_.pdf http://www.clorox.com/products/clorox-regular-bleach/ingredients-and-safety/