07-06-2014, 03:03 AM
neutralising bleach:
"Caution
Acids besides those mentioned above should not be used in an effort to neutralize bleach.
Do not mix vinegar or acidic liquids with bleach, as the combination can be dangerous. Vinegar
is one such substance that is erroneously purported to have a neutralizing effect on bleach.
Instead, vinegar acts on the hypochlorite content of bleach, turning it into hypochlorous acid
and other dangerous chemicals. Hypochlorous acid can convert to deadly chlorine gas in a low
pH solution. "
http://facilities.med.ubc.ca/files/2011/...lizers.pdf
"Caution
Acids besides those mentioned above should not be used in an effort to neutralize bleach.
Do not mix vinegar or acidic liquids with bleach, as the combination can be dangerous. Vinegar
is one such substance that is erroneously purported to have a neutralizing effect on bleach.
Instead, vinegar acts on the hypochlorite content of bleach, turning it into hypochlorous acid
and other dangerous chemicals. Hypochlorous acid can convert to deadly chlorine gas in a low
pH solution. "
http://facilities.med.ubc.ca/files/2011/...lizers.pdf