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Clorox Bleach, Regular


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CATEGORY

Bleach

BRAND

Clorox

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • No Data
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: good

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Ingredients from the label

Active Ingredients: Sodium Hypochlorite


Directions from Packaging

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For Laundry Use: Sort laundry by color. Add 3/4 cup Clorox¨ Regular Bleach and detergent to wash water, or 1-1/4 cups of beach for extra-large washer. Add laundry. Avoid bleaching wool, silk, mohair, leather, spandex and nonfast colors. For Best Laundry Results: Dilute 3/4 cup of Clorox¨ Regular Bleach in 1 quart of water. Add to wash 5 minutes after the wash cycle has begun. Household Uses Kitchen and Bathroom: Clean, disinfect and deodorize sink, countertops, bathtubs, showers, floors, vinyl and tiles. Wash, wipe or rinse items with water. Apply disinfecting solution of 3/4 cup Clorox¨ Regular Bleach per gallon of water. Let stand 5 minutes before rinsing. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. Toilet Bowls: Disinfect and deodorize your toilet. Flush toilet. Pour 1 cup of Clorox¨ Regular Bleach into bowl. Brush entire bowl, including rim, with a scrub brush or mop. Let stand 10 minutes before flushing again. Plastic Cutting Boards: Wash, wipe or rinse items with detergent and water. Apply sanitizing solution of 3 tablespoons Clorox¨ Regular Bleach per gallon of water. Let stand 2 minutes. Air dry. Sanitize Wooden Cutting Boards: Wash, wipe or rinse items with detergent and water. Apply sanitizing solution of 3 tablespoons Clorox¨ Regular Bleach per gallon of water. Let stand 2 minutes. Rinse all surfaces with a solution of 1 tablespoon of this product per gallon of water. Do not rinse or soak equipment overnight.


Warnings

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. Corrosive. May cause severe irritation or damage to eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed. Protect eyes when handling. For prolonged use, wear gloves. Wash after contact with product. Avoid breathing vapors and use only in a well-ventilated area. First Aid If In Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. If On Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have person sip a glassful of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for further treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Physical or Chemical Hazards: Product contains a strong oxidizer. Always flush drains before and after use. Do not use or mix with other household chemicals, such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids or products containing ammonia. To do so will release hazardous, irritating gases. Prolonged contact with metal may cause pitting or discoloration. Do not use this product full strength for cleaning surfaces. Always dilute strictly in accordance with label directions. For prolonged use, wear gloves. Keep out of reach of children.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

EPA registered pesticide product

Pesticide products registered for use in the United States

Web: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/label/labelque.htm

PETA Cruelty-free Companies

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Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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