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Bleach: Facts, fantasy, and fundamentals
Author(s) -
Coons D. M.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02673398
Subject(s) - bleach , fantasy , process (computing) , ideal (ethics) , process engineering , product (mathematics) , biochemical engineering , environmental science , computer science , waste management , chemistry , engineering , mathematics , law , political science , artificial intelligence , organic chemistry , geometry , operating system
Bleaching agents are primary adjuncts of the cleaning process. They can be formulated as separate products for discretionary use or incorporated as an integral part of the cleaning product. The chemistry and expected performance benefits of the various types of commercially available bleaching agents are discussed. The known chemical and environmental factors affecting shelf stability and in‐use activity of bleaching agents are reviewed. Attributes for the “ideal” household bleach are also outlined.