Storage & HandlingCAS 7681-52-9
How to Store Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) Safely
Store sodium hypochlorite (bleach) away from acids and ammonia — mixing with either releases toxic gas — and away from metals, which it corrodes. Keep it cool, out of direct sunlight, and in a vented, sealed container; it decomposes and off-gasses over time. GHS classification: Danger (H315, H318, H410).
Signal word — DANGER
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H315 | Causes skin irritation |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Verified source
- Source
- canonical
- Supplier
- Sigma-Aldrich
- SDS revised
- 2017-11-06
- Last verified
- 2026-07-08
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