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Hello, wondering if anyone can confirm if 7% Sodium Hypochlorite and alkyl benzene sulfonic acid are compatible to mix together? Any concerns or reactions to be aware of?
RStone said:Hello, wondering if anyone can confirm if 7% Sodium Hypochlorite and alkyl benzene sulfonic acid are compatible to mix together? Any concerns or reactions to be aware of?
Possibly a big problem. Something like tosyl acid (pKa < 0) is acidic enough that, mixed in excess with hypochlorite, can shift the pH to < 7, producing chlorine gas. I recommend a fume hood if this reaction is unavoidable..Scott said:Bleach and detergent - not a problem.
Or dichlorine monoxide - remember that getting chlorine from hypochlorite requires reducer. But dichlorine monoxide is also poisonous and irritating.TeethWhitener said:Possibly a big problem. Something like tosyl acid (pKa < 0) is acidic enough that, mixed in excess with hypochlorite, can shift the pH to < 7, producing chlorine gas.