Clorox has several bleach based products in our portfolio—some are labeled as disinfectants and others are not. To determine if a product disinfects, check the label.

Is there bleach in Clorox?

According to the Clorox website, the company’s regular bleach, absent the sudsing agent, has a sodium hypochlorite concentration between 5% and 6.5%.

Is Clorox same as bleach?

Clorox is a bleach product from a company by the same name having its headquarters in Oakland, California. Though the company makes several chemical products, it is its bleach that is most popular.

What percent of bleach is in Clorox?

A: Clorox Regular Bleach formula contains 6.0% sodium hypochlorite, compared to 8.25% in the previous formulation.

Is Clorox 100% bleach?

[1] This product is an 7.4% sodium hypochlorite solution containing approximately 7.03% available chlorine by weight.

Is Clorox harmful to humans?

Potential hazards



Household bleach (sodium hydroxide) is not technically speaking considered corrosive or toxic, even if ingested. However, bleach exposure can cause irritation in the eyes, mouth, lungs and on skin. Individuals with asthma or other breathing problems are particularly susceptible.

What is Clorox made of?

The ingredients in Clorox bleach are water, sodium hypochlorite, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium chlorate, sodium hydroxide and sodium polyacrylate. For historical reasons, and in certain markets, the company’s bleach products are sold under regional brands.

What products contain bleach?

Food, water and medicines, computers, and cell phones all depend on chlorine chemistry. Many House Cleaning products contain chlorine, including laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, chlorine bleach, chlorinated disinfectant cleaners, mildew removers, and toilet bowl cleaners.

Do Clorox wipes have bleach in them?

But actually, there’s no bleach in these wipes. On their website, Clorox writes, “Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are made with a bleach-free formula that’s available in different scents so they leave a light, clean smell every time you wipe down a surface.”

What are the two types of bleach?

There are two types of bleach: chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach. Learn more about the differences, and how to choose the right bleach for any type of stain and clothing.

Does Clorox 2 have bleach?

Clorox2® Stain Remover and Color Booster contains hydrogen peroxide as its active ingredient, which is a much weaker bleach than sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in Clorox® Regular Bleach₂.

How does Clorox make bleach?

When bubbled through the solution, chlorine gas reacts with caustic to produce the sodium hypochlorite active, NaOCl. This reaction of chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic) serves as both Clorox’s namesake and the foundation for creating dilute household liquid bleach products.

What is the main ingredient in bleach?

sodium hypochlorite

Household bleach is actually a mixture of chemicals, Its main constituent is a solution of ~3-6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), which is mixed with small amounts of sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, and calcium hypochlorite.