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Chlorine is a powerful oxidant. It destroys organic (and many inorganic) compounds (ie. stains) with ease. That is why it's in bleach, to destroy unwanted compounds, be they salmonella bacterium or the ink stains on your lab coat.
It is extremely deadly in its lime green gaseous form. Etymology of the word chlorine is from the Greek khlôros, meaning "pale green". It was used to kill scores during WWI as a component of "mustard gas".
Some of the chemical/physical properties of chlorine include:
- Chlorine is a yellow-green gas at room temperature.
- Chlorine has a pungent, irritating odor similar to bleach that is detectable at concentrations as low as 500ppb.
- The density of chlorine gas is approximately 2.5 times greater than air, which will cause it to initially remain near the ground in areas with little air movement.
- Chlorine is not flammable, but may react explosively or form explosive compounds with many common substances (including hydrochloric acid, acetylene, ether, turpentine, ammonia, natural gas, hydrogen, and finely divided metals).
- Chlorine is slightly water soluble, and reacts with moisture to form hypochlorous acid (HClO) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Chlorine is commonly pressurized and cooled for storage and shipment as an amber-colored liquid.
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When to use chlorine bleach and when to use non chlorine bleach?
When doing laundry, chlorine bleach is used for white clothing only. Non-chlorine bleach is used for other color-safe clothing. Chlorine bleach should always be diluted and never put directly on the clothing; it will weaken the fibers. Chlorine bleach can also be used in the home to sanitize and clean. Be sure to use only on color-safe, non-porous items, such as a toilet or bathtub. Wear gloves when using and always ventilate the room you are in. Also, avoid getting any on your clothes as even one drop will permenantly stain.
What products have chlorine?
Bleach or bleach products.
What are some dangers of using chlorine bleach?
Chlorine bleach can be a very dangerous and as such it should be treated with care. Chlorine bleach can damage the airways and can also cause damage to skin. As such one should avoid prolonged contact with the fumes of chlorine bleach and one should always wear thick rubber gloves, or other protective gloves, when using chlorine bleach.
Can you fade a tattoo with chlorine bleach?
no..........
Things made up of chlorine?
bleach
What are similarities between chlorine and bleach?
Bleach that you use with laundry typically contains chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlorite.
What to use instead of chlorine in a pool?
bleach
Can you use bleach in biguanide pools?
NO! bleach is sodium hypochlorite...." Liquid chlorine"
Is chlorine used in bleach?
in chlorine bleach it is.
When to use chlorine bleach and when to use non chlorine bleach?
When doing laundry, chlorine bleach is used for white clothing only. Non-chlorine bleach is used for other color-safe clothing. Chlorine bleach should always be diluted and never put directly on the clothing; it will weaken the fibers. Chlorine bleach can also be used in the home to sanitize and clean. Be sure to use only on color-safe, non-porous items, such as a toilet or bathtub. Wear gloves when using and always ventilate the room you are in. Also, avoid getting any on your clothes as even one drop will permenantly stain.
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.
Can you use pool chlorine in washing machine?
I do. Use half as much. Pool chlorine is 12.5% sodium hypochlorite Laundry bleach that I use is 6% sodium hypochlorite. Sometimes I dilute the pool chlorine by one part water to one part pool chlorine and use it just like regular laundry bleach.
Is chlorine bleach a mixture or a pure substance?
Chlorine bleach is a mixture.
If you are allergic to bleach can you use bleach alternative?
Bleach alternatives and natural alternatives are good if you are allergic to bleach. You need to stay away from chlorine which is the main allergen.+++It's NOT an allergen. Nor is its main ingredient chlorine: it is a compound of chlorine. It is however an IRRITANT, (and toxic if you drink it) because it is corrosive, and if it mixes with an acid it will liberate the corrosive gas, chlorine. (I know, indeed need to know, because I use powerful versions of bleach professionally.)
How do you bleach color?
Well, if you use chlorine bleach the color will be ruined. I suggest getting stains out with a non-chlorine bleach stain remover like Clorox 2 stain fighter and color booster
Does Publix regular ultra bleach have Chlorine?
Yes. Unless it says "non chlorine bleach", it has chlorine in it.
What are the things you can do with chlorine that make it useful?
You can use it as a bleach and to sterilize objects.
