Sodium Hypochlorite

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Sodium hypochlorite is using in biohacking for deactivation of microbes prior to disposal.

Sodium hypochlorite is the main component of household bleach, typically 5.25% v/v, it has the chemical composition NaClO and

Household bleach also contains 0.05% sodium hydroxide; the sodium hydroxide is used to slow the decomposition of sodium hypochlorite into sodium chloride and sodium chlorate.


Protocol for testing concentration of bleach

Powell Powell F abrication & Manufacturing , Inc. The Bleach Strength Test — A Chemical Test Method to Determine the Strength of Sodium Hypochlorite

http://www.powellfab.com/technical_information/files/1250.pdf