Hypochlorites are solid or liquid chemicals used to whiten textile products and other materials.
Sodium hypochlorite is usually found in household bleach and chloramine is a common agent used to purify water supplies. Chlorine, calcium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide are also commonly used as bleaches. Chlorinated compounds used as bleaches are usually alkaline and are found in concentrations of less than five percent in household products. Dilute concentrations of bleach rarely produce severe injury. Please keep bleach and other chlorinated-corrosive substances out of the reach of children and pets.