Bleach Misconceptions

• Clorox® products are developed for maximum performance and consumer safety
• Bleach does not cause cancer or asthma
• Disinfecting Bleach kills pathogens
• Addressing the myths about bleach
• Clorox® disinfecting and sanitizing bleach products are EPA-registered
• Hydrogen peroxide is not as effective a disinfectant as bleach

Clorox® disinfecting and sanitizing bleach products are EPA-registered

Products that claim the ability to control microorganisms in the United States must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency. This requires formulation and manufacturing to comply with regulations regarding raw materials, processing, label strength, shelf life, usage safety and product efficacy. All Clorox®disinfecting products containing bleach are EPA-registered.

No studies have connected household use of sodium hypochlorite bleach to dioxins.