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Brand Information
Product Name: Clorox Ultra Regular Bleach 1 Gal.
Form: liquid
Product Category: Inside the Home » Bleach » laundry
Inside the Home » Laundry » bleach
Inside the Home » Fabric » bleach
Customer Service: 800-292-2200
Date Entered: 2005-01-17
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Clorox Company, The
Address: 1221 Broadway
City: Oakland
State: CA
Zip Code: 94612
Telephone Number: 510-271-7000
Fax Number: 510-832-1463
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: From Label: DANGER: CORROSIVE
May cause irritation or damage to the eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Protect eyes when handling. For prolonged use wear gloves. Wash hands after contact. Avoid breathing vapors. Use in well ventilated areas.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

From MSDS:
CORROSIVE to the eyes. May cause severe irritation or damage to eyes and
skin. Harmful if swallowed; nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of the
mouth and throat may occur. The following medical conditions may be
aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist: heart
conditions, or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis
or obstructive lung disease. Some clinical reports suggest a low potential for
skin sensitization upon exaggerated exposure to sodium hypochlorite,
particularly on damaged or irritated skin. Routine clinical tests conducted on
intact skin with Clorox Liquid Bleach found no sensitization in the test subjects.
No adverse health effects are expected with recommended use.
FIRST AID: EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15
minutes. Contact a physician.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a physician or Poison Control Center.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water.
Contact a physician if irritation or discomfort persists.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure to fresh air.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
CORROSIVE to the eyes. May cause severe irritation or damage to eyes and
skin. Harmful if swallowed; nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of the
mouth and throat may occur.

The following medical conditions may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist: heart conditions, or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis or obstructive lung disease. Some clinical reports suggest a low potential for skin sensitization upon exaggerated exposure to sodium hypochlorite, particularly on damaged or irritated skin. Routine clinical tests conducted on intact skin with Clorox Liquid Bleach found no sensitization in the test subjects.
No adverse health effects are expected with recommended use.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information given.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
None of the ingredients in this product are on the IARC, NTP or OSHA carcinogen lists.
First Aid: From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Contact a physician.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a physician or Poison Control Center.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water. Contact a physician if irritation or discomfort persists.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure to fresh air.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-10-19
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Strong oxidizing agent.
Reacts with other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust
removers, vinegar, acids or ammonia containing products to produce
hazardous gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated species. Prolonged
contact with metal may cause pitting or discoloration.

Hygienic Practices: Wear safety glasses and nitrile, neoprene or butyl rubber
gloves. The availability of an eye wash and shower is recommended in a
manufacturing environment.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Sodium hydroxide001310-73-2<0.2
Sodium hypochlorite007681-52-96-7.35
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