Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Chlorine bleach
Very toxic to aquatic life
Very toxic to aquatic life
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Very toxic to aquatic life
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Very toxic to aquatic life
high
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Asthmagen (sensitizing)
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Asthmagen (sensitizing)
moderate
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Chlorine bleach
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
May cause respiratory irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
Harmful if swallowed
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Household Cleaners
Component: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Causes serious eye damage
Only in: Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Oven Cleaner; Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
Causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
some
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Chlorine bleach
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5
some
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis