2007-12-10 22:38:58 · 5 answers · asked by John G 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
if you drink it, yes!
2007-12-10 22:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by ~~eddie m~~~ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is Bleach Poisonous
2016-11-10 11:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by smithwick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since bleaches are strong oxidizing agents, they can be quite hazardous, especially when reacted with other common household chemicals.
Mixing sodium hypochlorite with acids like vinegar or drain cleaners containing sodium bisulfate (sodium hydrogen sulfate), or even lemon juice can release chlorine.
Chlorine is a respiratory irritant that attacks mucous membranes and burns the skin. As little as 3.5 ppm can be detected as an odour, and 1000 ppm is likely to be fatal after a few deep breaths. Exposure to chlorine has been limited to 0.5 ppm (8-hour time-weighted average - 40 hour week) by OSHA in the US.
Sodium hypochlorite and ammonia react to form a number of products, depending on the temperature, concentration, and how they are mixed. The main reaction is chlorination of ammonia, first giving chloramine (NH2Cl), then NHCl2 and finally nitrogen trichloride (NCl3). These materials are very irritating to eyes and lungs and are toxic above certain concentrations.
Industrial bleaching agents can also be sources of concern. For example, the use of elemental chlorine in the bleaching of wood pulp produces organochlorines, persistent organic pollutants, including dioxins. However, the use of chlorine dioxide in these processes has reduced the dioxin generation to under detectable levels.
2007-12-10 23:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by Beccy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-06 02:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it will eat your skin up.
Why?
2007-12-10 22:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah but don't take it for a suicide..
2007-12-10 22:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sure if u consume it.
2007-12-10 22:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by aika l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋