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Hypochlorite is bleach, which is toxic. Is Milton toxic also?

April 26, 2017bleach hypochlorite Milton toxic

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Hypochlorite is bleach, which is toxic. Is Milton toxic also?

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No. As stated above, toxicity in hypochlorites is due to the by-product of their decomposition, sodium chlorate. With the heavy ions removed Milton decomposes into water and a small amount of sodium chloride (salt).