Our group was interested in this Chemical because it is a very common, readily used household cleaning agent. Originally we chose Clorox bleach because it is commonly referred to as highly toxic and lethal. We wanted to know more about its chemical makeup to better understand the dangers that come while using Clorox bleach.
History:
The active ingredient in household bleach is Sodium hypochlorite, and it was discovered by the French chemist Berthollet, in Javel on the outside of Paris, in 1787. He discovered that this chemical had the ability to whiten material quickly and put the product to commercial use in 1914 with great success. There was little known about what Clorox liquid bleach could do when it was first invented. It made its debut in 1913 and began just as an institutional product. Produced initially by the Electro-Alkaline Company, it was the efforts of 5 businessmen that invested $100 that got the first products off the ground. One year later, concentrated bleach is being produced under the Clorox name, but the wife of the company’s first general manager, William Murray, wanted a lower level strength for home use. The company began producing the lower strength bleach. Fortunately for the company, the Murrays also owned a grocery store in Oakland, CA, and they began handing out samples of the product to be used. It became a hit and by 1917, the Clorox booth at the California State Fair is flooded with interested people to watch their demonstrations. By the
Brita was founded in 1966 and soon after in 1970, Brita invented the water filter jug for households use. By 1980, Brita started to expand its business internationally. Today, 82% of Brita’s business is done overseas. In 2004, Brita
Water pollution is the addition of harmful substances to water. Some of these substances are found at home. What household chemicals might be harmful if not disposed of properly?
Protecting the environment from toxic contaminants such as pesticide, herbicide, and other Solvents are vital to the survival of the inhabitants of the respective environment. This is important because such contaminants, when released into the environment can create devastating health problems such as cancer in humans. This paper will evaluate three of the many carcinogenic chemicals that have the propensity to cause cancer and other health problems. Therefore, the paper will evaluate Agent Orange, DDT, and Benzene.
Protecting the environment from toxic contaminants such as pesticide, herbicide and other Solvents are vital to the survival of the inhabitants of the respective environment. This is important because such contaminants, when released into the environment can create devastating health problems such as cancer in humans. This paper will evaluate three of the many carcinogenic chemicals that have the propensity to cause cancer and other health problems. Therefore, the paper will evaluate Agent Orange, DDT, and Benzene.
In Source B (video), the woman explains these many different chemicals in these kinds of products in which some contain chemicals that affect even the central nervous system and the body in such ways that if anymore of that chemical or toxin is put inside the body it can cause that person to become extremely sick especially with allergies. It is said that scientists actually tested these chemicals in which some have turned out to be even acidic and very dangerous in some
The very chemicals that are used to treat our water to kills deadly toxins are the same chemicals that can pose health problems when digested for a period of time (EPA 2013). For instance, excessive consumption of fluoride over a lifetime may lead to increased likelihood of bone fractures in adults, and tooth enamel pits in young children. Lead consumption leads to physical and mental development in children and mercury consumption leads to kidney damage. (Birmingham Water Works).
“The hazards of chemical contaminants in unfiltered drinking water.” Watertech, 2018, www.watertechonline.com/the-hazards-of-chemical-contaminants-in-unfiltered-drinking-water/. Accessed March 20, 2018.
It is also commonly known as terachloromethane. Like many chemical compounds if carbon tetrachloride is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin there is a chance of death, so it is important to use with with respect and care (proper protection). Under normal condition carbon tetrachloride is a very stable and clear and colourless substance. Since carbon tetrachloride can cause the liver and kidneys to degenerate it is consider a carcinogen. The chemical formula is CCI4 and it has a molar mass of 153.82 g/mol. Despite being poisonous, and having a strong odor, carbon tetrachloride is
Take the other 4 shot glasses and fill each with 2 teaspoons of each separate solution- hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, beer, and water.
Craving that sun-kissed look for summer? Want to lighten your hair up a notch or two? While the effect of bleach is immediate and extreme, it's also extremely damaging to your hair. Whether it's professionally done or an at-home job, your hair can never be as healthy as it was beforehand. Luckily, there are ways to lighten and highlight hair naturally, without the use of bleach. Check out these ways to dye your hair for late summer locks.
Detergent tends to build up over time and you may find that one day the detergent cup won't open. The detergent acts like glue, sealing the cup. Your dishwasher's detergent cup is located on the panel, inside your dishwasher's door. Grab your sponge and a bucket of warm water and clean the detergent cup inside and out. If this doesn't fix your problem, read on.
When I was in grade five, I had built my own collection of chemicals that I could find in the household, including copper sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, sodium bicarbonate and the important: sulfuric acid, the only strong acid that I could find. I had these little foam boxes that were my chemical lab. With a bunch of test tubes, these
In 1788 Charles made his own bleaching field, and by 1799 had made chloride of lime. Chloride of lime is another term
How would you like to be breathing through an oxygen mask? Let's talk about that. I think everybody can agree they don't want to wear a oxygen mask in the future.I think we could stop using bleached coffee filters. Here are some reasons why.First of all the price. Second of all bleached coffee filters are made out of non recycled paper. last of all the chlorine in the filters.
Instructor: Kim Bates Course: Integrative Weekend – W2012 Date: March 4, 2012 Consultants: Deborah Sue Chee Eva von Biehler Mehdi Tahuri Serhiy Rudak S.Mehmood Ul-Hasan Vern Puchoon