This document is intended to be educational in nature and helpful for making decisions about pesticide safety and use.
Labels provide directions for the proper use of a pesticide product.
Be sure to read the entire label before using any product. A signal word on each product label indicates the product's toxicity after a single dose. The bactericidal properties of hypochlorites were demonstrated in laboratory experiments in 1881. Soon after, the American Public Health Association reported favorably on the use of hypochlorites as disinfectants. Not all household bleach products are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use as disinfectants.