Why you don't mix NH3 and bleach

Zellmer, Robert zellmer.1 at osu.edu
Mon Mar 27 12:26:45 EDT 2023


This is why you don't mix ammonia and bleach (don't pee in the pool).

I mentioned this in class at some point.  You can use bleach to clean things (such as clothes).
You can use ammonia to clean things (such as clothes).  You can find both bleach and ammonia
solutions in the laundry isle in the store.

You should never mix bleach and NH3.  You can produce several compounds, most of which
are dangerous and can kill you.

https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A795611

http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/ncl3/ncl3h.htm

https://www.quora.com/I-peed-in-a-bucket-that-had-bleach-in-it-it-had-a-reaction-of-bubbling-I-quickly-added-water-and-poured-it-out-and-away-from-me-Did-I-make-mustard-gas

Dr. Zellmer
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