BLEACH INCOMPATIBILITY CHART

CHEMICAL / SUBSTANCE REACTION WITH BLEACH

GUANIDINE Guanidine Hydrochloride Release of very toxic gases:
SALTS Guanidine Thiocyanate Chloramine, Chlorine, Hydrogen Cyanide

Iodides Violent Reaction

Sodium Borohydride High Heat
REDUCING Sodium Bisulfite Splashing
AGENTS Sodium Hydrosulfate
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Thiosulfate
All other Reducing Agents
Hydrochloric Acid Release of very toxic gases
Sulfuric Acid Violent reaction
Phosphoric Acid
Aluminum Chloride
ACIDS Ferrous and Ferric Chloride
Ferrous and Ferric Sulfate
All Organic and Inorganic Acids
All Other Acids

Amines Release of Chlorine gas

Fuels Formation of Chlorinated organics
ORGANICS Organic Polymers Formation of possible carcinogens
All other Organic Compounds Explosive compounds

Ammonium Chloride Toxic Compounds

Ammonium Hydroxide Chloramine
AMMONIUM Ammonium Sulfate Possible Explosive
COMPOUNDS Ammonium Acetate
All other Ammonium Compounds
Reactions That Produce Ammonia Gas
Cobalt Steel Corrosion
Copper Manganese Release of Oxygen (over-pressurization)
Nickel Other metals
METALS Zinc Metal piping and sinks
Iron Equipment Made Of
Aluminum Metal

Violent Reaction
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Release of Oxygen (over-pressurization)

Call the Chemical Hygiene Officer if you are not sure if Bleach is incompatible with a particular
chemical
Call The Amherst College Police Department for emergencies X2111