A hazardous substance is defined in federal government regulations as one that may cause personal injury or illness during any customary or reasonable handling or use. Regard any household product containing a hazardous substance as a hazardous household product. If a product contains a hazardous substance, the product must bear a label of specific size, and the label must contain certain information, depending on the toxicity of the product. As a consumer, make it a habit to read all product labels. It is the most identifiable name for the product.
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for the common name bleach.
Amount of contents. Instructions for safe handling, use, and storage. First aid instructions, when necessary or appropriate. Name and address of manufacturer, distributor, packer, or seller. Statement on how to avoid the hazard must appear with safe use instructions.