Waste Code (European List of Waste): 20 01 29* – Detergents containing hazardous substances.
Disposal Methods:
This is the most important section for parents. If you have an accident with Tesco Thick Bleach Lemon, time is tissue. tesco thick bleach lemon safety data sheet
Because it is "thick," it does not run; it sits in a gel-like blob.
Product Name: Tesco Thick Bleach Lemon
Alternative Names: Sodium hypochlorite solution, chlorine bleach, thick bleach.
Recommended Use: Domestic and commercial hard surface disinfectant, stain remover, and whitener.
Supplier: Tesco Stores Ltd.
Emergency Telephone Number: (UK) 999 or NHS 111 for medical emergencies; for chemical spills, contact the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) at +44 (0)870 190 4444. Waste Code (European List of Waste): 20 01
While Tesco does not publish proprietary ratios online, an SDS for this category of bleach will list:
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Weight % | Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sodium Hypochlorite | 7681-52-9 | 5 - 10% | Active bleaching/disinfecting agent | | Sodium Chloride | 7647-14-5 | 1 - 5% | Salt (stabilizer) | | Sodium Hydroxide | 1310-73-2 | < 1% | pH stabilizer (makes it alkaline to prevent chlorine release) | | Limonene | 5989-27-5 | < 1% | Lemon fragrance (allergen) | | Anionic Surfactants | Proprietary | 5 - 15% | Thickening agent | This is the most important section for parents
Note on Limonene: This is a common fragrance allergen. If you have skin sensitivities, the "Lemon" version may actually cause contact dermatitis even if the bleach doesn't burn you.
