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if you spill alcohol on your floor you should not use bleach because its not good to clean it because it will leave a toxic gass behind 

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if you spill alcohol on your floor you should not use bleach because its not good to clean it because it will leave a toxic gass behind 

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don't mix different types of cleaners for the sink because it can form toxic gas

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don't mix different types of cleaners for the sink because it can form toxic gas

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do not mix drain cleaners in your kitchen sink

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Mixing bleach when cleaning up something such as spilled alcohol can cause toxic gas

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it will cause a gas and acid

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If you’ve got a clog, it’s tempting to pour in as much drain cleaner as you can find under your sink — but beware of using one right after the other, because these super-strong formulas can react very, very badly.

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While these two chemicals can be used in succession as a cleaning duo, do not mix them together.

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you should never mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide when cleaning the bathroom. This creates parecetic acid. Its corrosive and irritating. 

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you should never mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide when cleaning the bathroom. This creates parecetic acid. Its corrosive and irritating. 

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you should not mix vinegar and bleach in your kitchen because it creates toxic chlorine gas. It wont kill you, but you will need to take a trip to the emergency room if they do mix.

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you should not mix vinegar and bleach in your kitchen because it creates toxic chlorine gas. It wont kill you, but you will need to take a trip to the emergency room if they do mix.

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Pouring a hydrochloric acid down a drain that already has high concentrations of sodium hypochlorite will react to make chlorine gas. The gas can cause Asphyxiation and it chemically burns your lungs.

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Your humble correspondent had quite the predicament over the weekend. I had burned one of those fake logs in the fireplace, and after the fire went out I closed the flue and went to bed. Only the fire didn't go out. I awoke the next morning to a condo full of smoke and my wife in a semi-panic.

Airing out the house proved problematic. A storm was moving through Seattle (great timing!). Thus, opening the front and back doors created a miniature tempest inside our home. Worse, wind kept coming down into the fireplace, blowing ash all over the house. And we couldn't close the flue because the fake log was still smoldering.

So, we did the only thing we could think of: We threw the burning log in the bath tub and doused it with water. That worked, but it created an entirely new problem. As the fake log disintegrated, it clogged the tub. Unfortunately, the sodium hydroxide-based drain cleaner we used to unclog it wasn't up to the job.

Because I hate shopping, I asked my wife to please go to the store to get some more drain cleaner. But, since I minored in chemistry, I chose to give her a brief lecture first. (I'm sure she appreciated it.) I reminded her not to buy any drain cleaner that contained something other than sodium hydroxide. Why?

Drain cleaners aren't created equal. Some are bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide), others are bleach (i.e., sodium hypochlorite), and others are acids (e.g., sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid). Not all of these chemicals play nicely together. For instance, here is the reaction of sulfuric acid with sodium hydroxide:

Sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide (base) --> sodium sulfate (salt) + water

The products are salt and water. That sounds harmless enough, but acid-base reactions are also exothermic. That means they give off heat. If you mix together an acid drain cleaner with a base drain cleaner, there is a good chance that scalding hot water will come shooting out of the drain. And since you probably didn't mix the acid and base in stoichiometric proportions, the hot water will probably be tainted with leftover acid or base. Unpleasant.

But there are worse reactions out there.

Many people use Liquid Plumr, a drain cleaner that contains both sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite (bleach). If you mix bleach with a drain cleaner containing hydrochloric acid, you are in for a real treat:

Hydrochloric acid + bleach --> water + table salt + chlorine gas

Chlorine gas at a low concentration is an irritant. At a high concentration, it can kill you. It was actually used as a chemical weapon during World War I. Here's a video of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and bleach. The yellowish gas you see is chlorine. (Do I really need to tell you not to try this at home?)

If you have ever wondered why drain cleaner labels warn against mixing different chemicals together, now you know why!

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Why You Should Never Mix Different Drain Cleaners

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You also shouldnt mix bleach and vinegar in your kitchen because this type of reaction can create chlorine gas thats very toxic

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You shouldn't mix bleach with tolit bowl cleasners because it cause a chlorine gas and be very toxic for your throat and nose.

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Mixing bleach with any type of alcohol in the kitchen can make chloroform which can cause extreme irritation in your yes and absorb into the skin.

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Mixing these two chemicals while trying to clean your bathroom can create a toxic gas and irritate your eyes and lungs

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Don't mix Bleach and Toilet bowl cleaner it can release toxic fumes that can cause breathing problems and watery eyes.

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6 Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix-And 2 You Absolutely Should

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When faced with grossness in the kitchen (read: the whole house has the flu, or you found a cockroach infestation under the sink, or the dog trashed the room after eating who-knows-what), it's tempting to bring out all of the big guns and throw every cleaning product you've got at the problem. But don't!

First of all, most cleaning products are plenty effective on their own. Plus, combining them could be toxic - and in some cases lethal.

"Some people just think more product is better, but they don't think about science and safety first," says Nancy Bock of the American Cleaning Institute. "Mixing cleaning products can lead to irritated airways, respiratory problems, or burns to skin, eyes, throat, nose, and lungs. Some gases created from combined cleaning products could cause damage of the nervous system, eyes, lungs, skin, liver, kidneys, and even death."

So good rule of thumb: "Don't take any chances when it comes to safe use of products," says Bock. Don't believe us yet? Here are some tempting cleaning combos that are especially bad.

Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

Hydrogen peroxide + vinegar

While these two chemicals can be used in succession as a cleaning duo, do not mix them together. "Combining these two creates peracetic acid or corrosive acid, an irritant that, in high concentrations, can harm the skin, eyes, throat, nose, and lungs," says Bock.

Drain cleaner + more drain cleaner

If you've got a clog, it's tempting to pour in as much drain cleaner as you can find under your sink - but beware of using one right after the other, because these super-strong formulas (they're meant to eat away those clogs!) can react very, very badly. "Combining drain cleaners can cause the release of chlorine gas and potentially lead to an explosion," says Bock.

Combining bleach and ammonia releases chloramine vapors, which can cause respiratory problems and throat burns if inhaled, says Bock. Beware that many cleaning products contain either bleach or ammonia in their formulas, so the fact that you could be combining these two might not be so obvious - which is why you should never, ever mix any kind of cleaning product.

This combination releases chloroform, a gas notorious for being used by old-fashioned bad guys to knock out their victims. High levels of exposure can lead to damage of the nervous system, eyes, lungs, skin, liver, kidneys, and even death. "Even low levels can make you dizzy or nauseous," says Bock.

Same deal: This releases chlorine and chloramine vapors. These can cause a chemical burn, most likely in your lungs or eyes," says Bock.

The takeaway: Again, to be super clear, you should never mix cleaning supplies! It's that simple.

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5 Cleaning Combos That Do More Harm than Good

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When faced with grossness in the kitchen (read: the whole house has the flu, or you found a cockroach infestation under the sink, or the dog trashed the room after eating who-knows-what), it's tempting to bring out all of the big guns and throw every cleaning product you've got at the problem.

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Your humble correspondent had quite the predicament over the weekend. I had burned one of those fake logs in the fireplace, and after the fire went out I closed the flue and went to bed. Only the fire didn't go out. I awoke the next morning to a condo full of smoke and my wife in a semi-panic.

Airing out the house proved problematic. A storm was moving through Seattle (great timing!). Thus, opening the front and back doors created a miniature tempest inside our home. Worse, wind kept coming down into the fireplace, blowing ash all over the house. And we couldn't close the flue because the fake log was still smoldering.

So, we did the only thing we could think of: We threw the burning log in the bath tub and doused it with water. That worked, but it created an entirely new problem. As the fake log disintegrated, it clogged the tub. Unfortunately, the sodium hydroxide-based drain cleaner we used to unclog it wasn't up to the job.

Because I hate shopping, I asked my wife to please go to the store to get some more drain cleaner. But, since I minored in chemistry, I chose to give her a brief lecture first. (I'm sure she appreciated it.) I reminded her not to buy any drain cleaner that contained something other than sodium hydroxide. Why?

Drain cleaners aren't created equal. Some are bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide), others are bleach (i.e., sodium hypochlorite), and others are acids (e.g., sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid). Not all of these chemicals play nicely together. For instance, here is the reaction of sulfuric acid with sodium hydroxide:

Sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide (base) --> sodium sulfate (salt) + water

The products are salt and water. That sounds harmless enough, but acid-base reactions are also exothermic. That means they give off heat. If you mix together an acid drain cleaner with a base drain cleaner, there is a good chance that scalding hot water will come shooting out of the drain. And since you probably didn't mix the acid and base in stoichiometric proportions, the hot water will probably be tainted with leftover acid or base. Unpleasant.

But there are worse reactions out there.

Many people use Liquid Plumr, a drain cleaner that contains both sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite (bleach). If you mix bleach with a drain cleaner containing hydrochloric acid, you are in for a real treat:

Hydrochloric acid + bleach --> water + table salt + chlorine gas

Chlorine gas at a low concentration is an irritant. At a high concentration, it can kill you. It was actually used as a chemical weapon during World War I. Here's a video of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and bleach. The yellowish gas you see is chlorine. (Do I really need to tell you not to try this at home?)

If you have ever wondered why drain cleaner labels warn against mixing different chemicals together, now you know why!

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Why You Should Never Mix Different Drain Cleaners

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Bleach and Ammonia can create dangerous byproducts that creates a noxious gas. The gas can irritate your eyes and lungs.

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The chemical reactions involved in mixing bleach and ammonia produce extremely dangerous toxic vapors. Thus, it's important to understand some first aid advice in case you're accidentally exposed to a bleach and ammonia mixture.

The primary toxic chemical formed by this reaction is chloramine vapor, which has the potential to form hydrazine.﻿﻿ Chloramines are a group of related compounds well-known to be respiratory irritants. In addition to respiratory irritation, hydrazine can also cause edema, headache, nausea, and seizures.﻿﻿ Mixing bleach and ammonia also produces chlorine gas, which has been used as a chemical weapon.

Two common ways to accidentally mix these chemicals include:

Mixing cleaning products (generally a bad idea)

Using chlorine bleach to disinfect water that contains organic matter (i.e., pond water)

Note that each of these chemicals but water and salt is toxic:

Bleach decomposes to form hydrochloric acid, which reacts with ammonia to form toxic chloramine fumes.

First, hydrochloric acid forms.

Next, the ammonia and chlorine gas react to form chloramine, which is released as a vapor.

NaOCl + 2HCl → Cl ₂ + NaCl + H ₂ O

If ammonia is present in excess (which it may or may not be, depending on your mixture), toxic and potentially explosive liquid hydrazine may form. While impure hydrazine tends not to explode, it does have the potential to boil and spray hot, chemically toxic liquid.

If you become exposed to fumes from mixing bleach and ammonia, immediately remove yourself from the area to fresh air and seek emergency medical attention. While the vapors may attack your eyes and mucous membranes, the biggest threat derives from inhaling the gases.

1. Get away from the site where the chemicals were mixed. You can't call for help if you are overwhelmed by the fumes.

2. Call 911 for emergency help. If you feel that 911 is unwarranted, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for advice on handling the effects of exposure and chemical cleanup.

3. If you find someone unconscious who you believe is suffering from inhalation of bleach/ammonia compound, try to remove the person to fresh air, preferably outdoors. Call 911 for emergency assistance. Do not hang up until instructed to do so.

4. Seek proper cleanup and disposal instructions from Poison Control. Such a mistake is most likely to be made in a bathroom or kitchen, so thoroughly ventilate the area before returning to dispose of the compound and start cleanup.

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Discover Why You Shouldn't Mix Bleach With Ammonia

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The chemical reactions involved in mixing bleach and ammonia produce extremely dangerous toxic vapors. Thus, it's important to understand some first aid advice in case you're accidentally exposed to a bleach and ammonia mixture. The primary toxic chemical formed by this reaction is chloramine vapor, which has the potential to form hydrazine.﻿﻿ Chloramines are a group of related compounds well-known to be respiratory irritants.

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Mixing bleach and ammonia causes the release of toxic vapors called chloramines (these are a group of related compounds that are known to irritate the respiratory system). Exposure to these gases can trigger symptoms like watery eyes, nausea, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and irritation to the throat, nose, and eyes.

You might have heard that mixing certain household cleaning products can be dangerous, even life-threatening in some cases. Out of those deadly combinations of cleaning products, the one that's most commonly talked about is the mixture of bleach and ammonia.

In this article, we're going to discuss what happens when you mix ammonia and bleach, and why it is considered such a dangerous concoction.

What is ammonia?

Ammonia, in its natural state, is a strong and colorless gas with a pungent smell that turns into liquid ammonia when dissolved in water. It's basically a compound made of one atom of nitrogen and three atoms of hydrogen bearing the formula NH3.

Ammonia is the simplest pnictogen hydride and is a common nitrogenous waste, especially among aquatic creatures. It is found in trace quantities in nature, as it's mostly produced from nitrogenous vegetable and animal matter. It's lighter than air, as its density is 0.589 times that of air. A noteworthy thing about ammonia is that it can be easily liquefied, thanks to the presence of strong hydrogen bonding between molecules.

It is the building block for the manufacturing of countless pharmaceutical products and also contributes significantly towards the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms by acting as a precursor to fertilizers and food. Furthermore, ammonia is used in the synthesis of many household cleaning products.

What is bleach?

The term 'bleach' is collectively used to refer to certain chemicals that are used as household cleaning products. In more technical terms, a bleach is a chemical that's used to remove stains and whiten clothes. It can also be used as a disinfectant, mostly in the kitchen and bathroom. A lot of places have potent bactericidal characteristics, which is why they're used for sterilizing purposes in institutions where sterile conditions are needed, such as in swimming pools to control the growth of bacteria.

Although bleaches are made by the combination of a few different chemicals, chlorine is the basis for the most commonly used bleaches. For example, calcium hypochlorite is the active compound in bleaching powder and sodium hypochlorite is simply called 'bleach', such is its popularity!

What happens when bleach is mixed with ammonia?

Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in chlorine bleaches. Not only is it found in bleach, but also many other disinfectants. Similarly, ammonia is also found in some window and glass cleaners, certain exterior and interior paints and a few other products.

Although it's generally advised to avoid mixing ammonia and bleach together, some people still end up doing so, whether while mixing cleaning products (which is generally considered a bad idea), or while using chlorine bleach to disinfect water (e.g., from a pond) that contains organic matter.

The following are the most likely chemical reactions that follow the mixture of bleach and ammonia:

In the beginning, the bleach decomposes to form hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Then, the hydrochloric acid that has formed will react with sodium hypochlorite to release harmful chlorine vapors. Now, gaseous chlorine reacts with the ammonia (present in another cleaning product) to form chloramine vapors.

If ammonia is present in higher amounts, then toxic liquid hydrazine may be formed, which can boil and spray hot toxic liquid.

In short, the reason one should not mix ammonia and bleach is because it leads to the formation of harmful products (like chloramine vapors and liquid hydrazine). The effects of exposure to chloramine vapors include irritation to the nose, eyes and throat. Similarly, exposure to liquid hydrazine can cause nausea, edema, headache and even seizures.

References

1. Washington State Department of Health

2. Website of the State of Utah

3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

4. Columbia University in the City of New York

5. University of California, Berkeley

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At home hair dye can be dangerous with this is mix. Henna has red metallic properties that when mixed with hydrogen peroxide cause hair lost, burning, and strange color.... Olivia Saphian

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Some common household chemicals should never be mixed. They may react to produce a toxic or deadly compound or they may cause undesirable consequences. Here's what you need to know.

This nasty chemical reaction is most likely to be encountered if you color your hair at home. Chemical hair dye packages warn you not to use the product if you have colored your hair using a henna hair dye. Similarly, henna hair coloring warns you against using a commercial dye. Why the warning? Henna products other than red contain metallic salts, not just ground-up plant matter. The metal reacts with hydrogen peroxide in other hair colors in an exothermic reaction that can cause a skin reaction, burn you, make your hair fall out, and produce a scary unpredictable color in hair that remains.

What It Does: Peroxide removes existing color from your hair, so it's easier to add a new color. When it reacts with metal salts (not ordinarily found in hair), it oxidizes them. This ruins the pigment from the henna dye and does a number on your hair. Best case scenario? Dry, damaged, weird-colored hair. Worst case scenario? Welcome to the wonderful wide world of wigs.

Skincare products that actually work to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles include alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), glycolic acid, and retinol. Layering these products won't make you wrinkle-free. In fact, the acids reduce the effectiveness of retinol.

What It Does: Skincare products work best at a certain acidity level or pH range. When you mix products, you can change the pH, making your expensive skin care regimen pointless. Best case scenario? The AHA and glycolic acid loosen dead skin, but you get no bang for your buck from the retinol. Worst case scenario? You get added skin irritation and sensitivity, plus you wasted money.

You can use the two sets of products, but you need to allow time for one to be completely absorbed before applying the other. Another option is to alternate which type you use.

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Drain Cleaner and Bleach

Drain cleaner combined with bleach can produce chlorine gas, which can have long-lasting effects that may ultimately require medical treatment. Keep your eyes, nose and lungs safe from the toxic fume by avoiding this mixture.

Dust create when while doing DIY projects is bad for your lungs, too. Here's how to choose the right dust mask.

Bleach and Other Cleaning Products

Whether it's a glass cleaner, dishwasher detergent, toilet cleaner, floor cleaner, wood cleaner or more, combining bleach with various other cleaning products can result in the production of chlorine gas, resulting in severe respiratory and ocular problems. If you must use bleach, use it by itself.

Some people recommend using chlorine bleach to remove roof stains. Here's what we recommend along with instructions for the best way to get rid of those ugly stains.

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There are few nightmarish homeowner situations worse than a clogged drain. One of the easiest solutions for this problem is a chemical drain cleaner, but did you know that these toxins can do far more harm to your plumbing than good?

How Chemicals Harm Your Pipes

Chemical drain cleaners are available in liquid, gel, foam, crystal, and powder but they all work in the same way. When you pour the drain cleaner down your sink or bathtub, the chemicals react with the clog and cause a chemical reaction that generates heat. This heat helps to dissolve the clog or liquify it so that it can slide down your drain. Unfortunately, that heat doesn't just affect the clog; it also works on the pipes especially if they are made of plastic or an older metal.

So while this type of drain cleaner seems like the easy and convenient option at the moment, remember the problems it will cause in the future.

Why You Should Not Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner to Unclog a Drain

Health Hazard: There are many situations where chemical drain cleaning products create unhealthy fumes that can irritate a person and be poisonous. It's unfortunate that many individuals do not read the entire label and don't follow all of the instructions pertaining to hazardous warnings. Improper use of a chemical drain cleaner can cause health problems. The same chemicals that can dissolve tough clogs in only a matter of minutes can also severely burn you if they come into contact with your skin.

Corrosion: The chemicals contained within a drain cleaning solution are designed to be strong enough to cut through hair, grease and more. The downside it they are corrosive and can damage pipes. If they are used regularly over a period of time, the piping will eventually have to be replaced.

Environmental Hazard: Portions of chemical drain cleaners always make their way into water sources and ground areas. The containers used for packaging will always have tiny amounts of the chemical solution left in them. This can cause problems when they're taken to a landfill.

Not Always Effective: There are many times when people could purchase and use a chemical drain cleaner only to discover it doesn't unclog their pipes. Pipes can be clogged for a variety of reasons and not just because of a build-up of grease or other items. When this happens there is probably a tree root that has caused the back-up in the drain. Removing this will require the services of a professional with specialized equipment.

Fixture Damage: Chemical drain cleaning solutions contain strong acids. Should any of it get onto the sinks or bathtubs it will destroy the enamel-based finished. This type of damage requires the item to be replaced. It has also been known to dissolve certain types of metal and create a hole in brass traps.
Are you in need of drain cleaning in the Austin area? Contact S & D Plumbing and schedule a service today! 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
What Are Some Drain Cleaning Alternatives to Harsh Chemicals?

There are several options to choose from the next time you have a clogged drain.

Vinegar and Baking Soda - The vinegar is an acidic chemical, and baking soda is a natural cleansing product. Mix these two ingredients over the clogged drain. The mixture will fizz. Let the mixture sit overnight. In the morning, flush the drain with hot water.

Hot Water and Dish Soap - Boil some hot water and mix in a few tablespoons of dish soap. Then slowly pour the mixture down the drain. The hot water will help to liquefy the clog, and the soap will help it to slide down the drain.

How S & D Plumbing Can Help

If the homemade remedies don't do the trick, don't reach for the easy chemical cleaner. It's time to ditch the DIY efforts and pick up the phone and call your local drain experts.

At S & D Plumbing all of our plumbers are experts at unclogging drains, no matter how stubborn it is. We offer emergency drain cleaning, upfront pricing, and 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Don't hesitate to call us the next time you have a clogged drain.

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Why You Should Avoid Using Chemical Drain Cleaners

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The chemical reactions involved in mixing bleach and ammonia produce extremely dangerous toxic vapors. Thus, it's important to understand some first aid advice in case you're accidentally exposed to a bleach and ammonia mixture.

The primary toxic chemical formed by this reaction is chloramine vapor, which has the potential to form hydrazine.﻿﻿ Chloramines are a group of related compounds well-known to be respiratory irritants. In addition to respiratory irritation, hydrazine can also cause edema, headache, nausea, and seizures.﻿﻿ Mixing bleach and ammonia also produces chlorine gas, which has been used as a chemical weapon.

Two common ways to accidentally mix these chemicals include:

Mixing cleaning products (generally a bad idea)

Using chlorine bleach to disinfect water that contains organic matter (i.e., pond water)

Note that each of these chemicals but water and salt is toxic:

Bleach decomposes to form hydrochloric acid, which reacts with ammonia to form toxic chloramine fumes.

First, hydrochloric acid forms.

Next, the ammonia and chlorine gas react to form chloramine, which is released as a vapor.

NaOCl + 2HCl → Cl ₂ + NaCl + H ₂ O

If ammonia is present in excess (which it may or may not be, depending on your mixture), toxic and potentially explosive liquid hydrazine may form. While impure hydrazine tends not to explode, it does have the potential to boil and spray hot, chemically toxic liquid.

If you become exposed to fumes from mixing bleach and ammonia, immediately remove yourself from the area to fresh air and seek emergency medical attention. While the vapors may attack your eyes and mucous membranes, the biggest threat derives from inhaling the gases.

1. Get away from the site where the chemicals were mixed. You can't call for help if you are overwhelmed by the fumes.

2. Call 911 for emergency help. If you feel that 911 is unwarranted, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for advice on handling the effects of exposure and chemical cleanup.

3. If you find someone unconscious who you believe is suffering from inhalation of bleach/ammonia compound, try to remove the person to fresh air, preferably outdoors. Call 911 for emergency assistance. Do not hang up until instructed to do so.

4. Seek proper cleanup and disposal instructions from Poison Control. Such a mistake is most likely to be made in a bathroom or kitchen, so thoroughly ventilate the area before returning to dispose of the compound and start cleanup.

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Discover Why You Shouldn't Mix Bleach With Ammonia

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You should not mix Bleach and Ammonia together because it produces chlorine gas. If exposed to chlorine gas, you may experience burning sensation in the nose, throat, and eyes along with coughing and chest tightness.

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The chemical reactions involved in mixing bleach and ammonia produce extremely dangerous toxic vapors. Thus, it's important to understand some first aid advice in case you're accidentally exposed to a bleach and ammonia mixture.

The primary toxic chemical formed by this reaction is chloramine vapor, which has the potential to form hydrazine.﻿﻿ Chloramines are a group of related compounds well-known to be respiratory irritants. In addition to respiratory irritation, hydrazine can also cause edema, headache, nausea, and seizures.﻿﻿ Mixing bleach and ammonia also produces chlorine gas, which has been used as a chemical weapon.

Two common ways to accidentally mix these chemicals include:

Mixing cleaning products (generally a bad idea)

Using chlorine bleach to disinfect water that contains organic matter (i.e., pond water)

Note that each of these chemicals but water and salt is toxic:

Bleach decomposes to form hydrochloric acid, which reacts with ammonia to form toxic chloramine fumes.

First, hydrochloric acid forms.

Next, the ammonia and chlorine gas react to form chloramine, which is released as a vapor.

NaOCl + 2HCl → Cl ₂ + NaCl + H ₂ O

If ammonia is present in excess (which it may or may not be, depending on your mixture), toxic and potentially explosive liquid hydrazine may form. While impure hydrazine tends not to explode, it does have the potential to boil and spray hot, chemically toxic liquid.

If you become exposed to fumes from mixing bleach and ammonia, immediately remove yourself from the area to fresh air and seek emergency medical attention. While the vapors may attack your eyes and mucous membranes, the biggest threat derives from inhaling the gases.

1. Get away from the site where the chemicals were mixed. You can't call for help if you are overwhelmed by the fumes.

2. Call 911 for emergency help. If you feel that 911 is unwarranted, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for advice on handling the effects of exposure and chemical cleanup.

3. If you find someone unconscious who you believe is suffering from inhalation of bleach/ammonia compound, try to remove the person to fresh air, preferably outdoors. Call 911 for emergency assistance. Do not hang up until instructed to do so.

4. Seek proper cleanup and disposal instructions from Poison Control. Such a mistake is most likely to be made in a bathroom or kitchen, so thoroughly ventilate the area before returning to dispose of the compound and start cleanup.

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Discover Why You Shouldn't Mix Bleach With Ammonia

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The chemical reactions involved in mixing bleach and ammonia produce extremely dangerous toxic vapors. Thus, it's important to understand some first aid advice in case you're accidentally exposed to a bleach and ammonia mixture. The primary toxic chemical formed by this reaction is chloramine vapor, which has the potential to form hydrazine.﻿﻿ Chloramines are a group of related compounds well-known to be respiratory irritants.