Sodium Hypochlorite a.k.a Bleach
Learn more about this fascinating chemical
Physical and Chemical Properites
Color: Green or yellow
State: Liquid
Melting point: -6 'C or 21 'F
Boiling point: 40 'C or 104
pH value: approximately 11
Odor: odor is due to breakdown products such as chlorine
Chemical formula: NaClO
Molecular weight: 74.4
Bleach
- Chlorine or liquid household bleach are the most powerful laundry bleaches; they disinfect, as well as clean and whiten.
- Do not mix bleach with food or beverages.
- Avoid exposing the skin, eyes, nose, or mouth when handling bleach, as such exposure can cause severe tissue damage.