Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach

Q:	Can Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach be shipped via UPS?
A:	Yes, Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach can be shipped via UPS.
Q:	Does the Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach contain lye as the boosting agent?
A:	The sodium hydroxide (lye) added to bleach is for stability. Bleaches contain sodium hydroxide. Clorox® bleach has less sodium hydroxide, as reflected by its lower pH, than some private label bleaches.
Q:	Are there any hazards associated with spraying a diluted form of Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach to disinfect or sanitize on counters or around garbage cans?
A:	When used as directed on label for sanitizing or disinfecting there is little hazard associated with spraying Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach. Always use product as directed on label.
Q:	What impact does bleach have on stainless steel?
A:	At 200ppm, limited studies by Clorox have shown no damage to stainless steel. We do not recommend using full strength Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach on any metal surfaces, as it will corrode metal surfaces over time. Do not leave solution on for more than 5 minutes.
Q:	Why is Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach filtered and what chemicals are removed?
A:	The water used to make Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach is filtered to remove metals such as Ni, Cu, Fe, and Al, which can cause hypochlorite to decompose. Organic matter , which can react with hypochlorite, is also removed. The hallmark of Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach is that the water is purified. Purification of water does not affect label strength.
Q:	How long can you hold prepared bleach disinfecting solutions and still have efficacy?
A:	Bleach disinfecting solutions must be made fresh daily because they can quickly degrade based on pH or metal content of the water. Tap water can vary significantly in this regard.
Q:	What is the definition of Available Chlorine?
A:	In chemistry, available chlorine refers to the weight of free chlorine that would exert the same oxidizing action as a chlorine compound in question.
Q:	What is an NSF rating? Also, what is the NSF rating for Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach?
A:	NSF International (NSF) is a private, independent, non-profit organization. They develop and maintain voluntary standards ("NSF Ratings"), which are dedicated to helping solve public health and environmental safety problems. NSF ratings are recognized around the world. They comply fully with federal guidelines. Only companies with NSF certified products under an ANSI accredited program may use the accreditation marks in combination with the NSF mark. Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach has an NSF Rating of D1 and D2.
Q:	Does Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach have a USDA rating?
A:	The USDA discontinued ratings in 1998. Since Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach was introduced in 2001, it does not have a USDA rating.
Q:	Does Clorox offer dispensing tools for Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach?
A:	Our customers can obtain pumps and brackets to help them efficiently dispense Clorox Commercial Solutions® Ultra Clorox® Germicidal Bleach by contacting Clorox at 1-800-524-5133.