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Q: Why should chlorine bleach and ammonia never be mixed?
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How do you get black hair die out a tan sweater?

You can either use chlorine bleach or ammonia mixed with cold water. Do not mix ammonia and chlorine bleach.


Why is it a problem to mix ammonia and bleach?

When ammonia and bleach are mixed, a chemical reaction takes place that releases toxic chlorine gas into the area.


Why should ammonia and bleach be stored separately in your home?

When mixed together, ammonia and bleach form chlorine gas which is harmful for lung, or at least concentration irritant for eyes, airways, skin etc...


What would happen is you mixed turpentine with bleach?

Same thing as mixing ammonia and bleach. You'll get chlorine gas, which was used in WWI for anti-trench warfare.


what are examples of harmful mixtures?

Bleach and Ammonia = Toxic Chloramine Vapor. Bleach and ammonia are two common household cleaners that should never be mixed. ... Bleach and rubbing alcohol = Toxic chloroform. ... Bleach and vinegar = Toxic Chlorine Gas. ... Vinegar and Peroxide = Paracetic Acid. ... Peroxide and Henna Hair Dye = Hair Nightmare.


Why is ammonia bad for the environment?

Ammonia in the form of ammonia nitrate is actually the main ingredient in plant fertilizer. It is safe when used as directed, but is a potent explosive when mixed with diesel fuel. Liquid ammonia is a good cleaning liquid, but is dangerous if mixed with chlorine bleach or any products containing calcium hypochlorate. Ammonia in it gaseous form is deadly, but is an effective refrigerant.


Can we mixed ammonia with chlorine?

No because they are both strong chemicals


What to do if you breathe in bleach and ammonia mixed together?

when bleach and ammonia mix and theres a substantial amount what would happen to any animals like cats who are in close contact


Why cant chlorine and ammonia mix?

It can be mixed chemically. But the reaction produce Chloroamine,which is very toxic. So this should never done.


When mixed will ammonia and bleach explode?

Mixing bleach and ammonia is extremely dangerous, since toxic vapors will be produced. Chloramine vapor, with a potential for hydrazine formation is very toxic


Does Bleach Foam when Mixed with Blood?

Chlorine bleach does not foam in the presence of blood. However, Hydrogen peroxide does. H2O2 is an oxidizer that can work as a bleach.


Can you mix ammonia and Dawn dish soap?

Ammonia and bleach are a dangerous mix. They emit fumes that can be fatal. Ammonia can be mixed safely with soap. Some of the flavors of Dawn dish soap include bleach so proceed with caution.