2006-09-24 11:56:01 · 3 answers · asked by lobsterman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It does contain sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, which is one of the products produces when aqueous sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) reacts with Cl2. Some non-chlorine bleaches contain slightly weaker oxidizing agents, which will oxidize the colored molecules in many common stains, but not the
robust pigments of commercial textile dyes. That's what makes them "color-safe." It's a trade-off: if the stain is a tough molecule (such as turmeric, the vegetable dye used to make mustard bright yellow), the strength of bleach required to oxidize it will also destroy the textile's color.
2006-09-28 11:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by ATP-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is simply a solution of a chlorine salt, sodium hypochlorite, in water.
2006-09-24 12:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but do not mess with it too much, it can kill you.
2006-09-24 12:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋