"You can use bleach as a surface disinfectant to destroy the protein structure of organisms ... this is because sodium hypochlorite oxidizes or burns the protective membranes of bacteria and ...

Figure 1. Chemical Structure of Allura Red. Image Credit: Avantes BV Bleach was utilized as an oxidizing agent to degrade the color of Allura Red. The active ingredient in bleach is Sodium ...

This has led to a fast rise in the production and utilization of sodium hypochlorite for disinfecting workplace and household environments. While safe handling practices must be implemented ...

If you weren't a chemist, you'd know sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) as bleach, or possibly as the "chlorine" you put in your swimming pool or spa. NaClO solution is a convenient way to handle chlorine in ...