SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (BLEACH):

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Ingestion can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, perforation of esophagus and stomach, and laryngeal edema; may lead to convulsion, coma, death. Inhalation of mist or fumes can cause bronchial irritation, cough, difficult breathing, stomatitis, nausea, and pulmonary edema. Additional effects have included circulatory collapse and delirium. Liquid contact can produce irritation of the eyes or skin with blistering and eczema.

This is a product that many of us keep under our kitchen or bathroom sinks or next to our washing machine.

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