Does bleach dissolve plastic?

No it’s stored in plastic, it’s an oxidizer meaning it will degrade iron or things made of iron. Some acids are stored in glass because they will break down plastic. Plastics break down anyway so the bleach most likely wasn’t the reason.

Can I put bleach in a plastic container?

Chlorine bleach can be used to remove blemishes from plastic. If you want to make a solution of water and bleach, use a small amount of bleach per cup of water. For one or two hours, let the containers and other items soak in the solution.

What kind of plastic is used for bleaching?

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a polymer widely used for packaging applications, such as bottles for household detergents. One of these products is bleach, an alkaline aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite, which can also contain perfumes and surfactants.

Does bleach destroy rubber?

Use of bleach may discolor or damage the rubber material. Eventually, this can cause the rubber to fall apart. Both vinegar and bleach are effective at killing mold. Bleach kills mold faster, but may discolor or weaken the rubber.

Does bleach eat rubber?

Because rubber is porous, the mold may penetrate the surface of the rubber. Eventually, this can cause the rubber to fall apart. Bleach kills mold faster, but may discolor or weaken the rubber. Vinegar takes several hours to kill the mold, but will not damage the rubber.

Will bleach destroy silicone?

Generously spray the household cleaner with bleach on the moldy silicone. Allow to sit for five to 10 minutes. Using the scrub brush dipped in water, scrub the silicone in 1-foot sections, then wipe and look for more mold.

Is it OK to put Clorox in toilet tank?

“The biggest don’t when it comes to toilet tanks is bleach—do not use bleach or products containing bleach inside the tank, as it can corrode the internal parts of your toilet.

Is it safe to use bleach to clean plastic?

I can’t give you a definitive answer for every plastic, but most plastics can be safely treated with a diluted solution of household bleach (no more than a tablespoon of bleach to a cup of water) without ill effect.

How does bleach work as a chemical?

How Bleach Chemicals Work. An oxidizing bleach works by breaking the chemical bonds of a chromophore (part of a molecule that has color). This changes the molecule so that it either has no color or else reflects color outside the visible spectrum.

What is the difference between oxidizing and reducing bleach?

An oxidizing bleach works by breaking the chemical bonds of a chromophore (part of a molecule that has color). This changes the molecule so that it either has no color or else reflects color outside the visible spectrum. A reducing bleach works by changing the double bonds of a chromophore into single bonds.

What happens to polymer coatings in Bleach?

Assuming household bleach, it rapidly degrades PET and more slowly degrades HDPE. Epoxies have good bleach resistance, but give it enough exposure and it degrades. I work in this area, and I can tell you that polymer coatings are ranked by relative resistance to solvents or bleach or acids.