• There are all kinds of rumors about ways you can beat a drug test.
• According to Snopes, some people drink bleach believing it will somehow clear their system of drugs.
• Will it work? Will drinking bleach hurt you or kill you? Here's the lowdown:
• Specifically,      Clorox     says their bleach contains water, sodium hypochlorite, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide and sodium polyacrylate
• Bleach also contains small amounts of impurities, which aren't a big deal when you're using the product for disinfection or cleaning, but could prove      toxic if ingested     .
• Drinking a small amount of bleach won't kill you, particularly if you dilute it in water, but it is corrosive and can irritate or damage your mucous membranes and esophagus.
• Vomiting a small amount of bleach is not recommended, since this re-exposes your esophagus to the chemicals and may worsen the damage.
• Drinking a larger volume of bleach can hurt or kill you. The toxicity results from the chlorine gas that is produced, the corrosivity of bleach and ingestion of sodium (hypernatremia). Chest pain, low blood pressure, shock and possibly coma or death may result from either inhaling too much bleach or drinking it.

• The Bottom Line

      

  Drinking bleach won't help you pass a drug test and may make you sick or dead

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• 8.1  Bleach

   

  Chlorinated bleach could cause a negative result, and it's the most common household additive. In an emergency, Jeff Nightbyrd recommends adding unscented bleach crystals to a diluted sample. It's recommended to grind the powdered bleach to a finer grain. 1/4 teaspoon is recommended for a 60cc sample. For liquid bleach, add six to ten drops. Bleach will throw the pH outside the normal body range, so it may be readily apparent that the sample was tampered with. Some bleaches foam or leave residue, so experiment with different brands before selecting which to use if you are intent on using bleach.

   

  Again, NeonJoint does not recommend using bleach to pass your drug test.

• Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical commonly found in bleach, water purifiers, and cleaning products.

  Swallowing sodium hypochlorite can lead to poisoning. Breathing sodium hypochlorite fumes may also cause poisoning, especially if the product is mixed with ammonia.

• Poisonous Ingredient

  Sodium hypochlorite
• Watered-down (diluted) sodium hypochlorite generally causes only mild stomach irritation. Swallowing larger amounts can cause more serious symptoms.
• NEVER mix ammonia with sodium hypochlorite (bleach or bleach-containing products). This common household error produces a toxic gas that can cause choking and serious breathing problems.
• Airways and lungs   
  • Coughing (from the fumes)
• Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat   
  • Burning, red eyes
  • Gagging sensation
  • Pain in the mouth
  • Pain in the throat
  • Possible burns on esophagus
• Heart and blood vessels   
  • Chest pain
  • Low blood pressure
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Shock
• Stomach and intestines   
  • Stomach or abdominal pain
  • Vomiting

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• Sodium hypochlorite poisoning

    

  Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical commonly found in bleach, water purifiers, and cleaning products.
• Swallowing sodium hypochlorite can lead to poisoning. Breathing sodium hypochlorite fumes may also cause poisoning, especially if the product is mixed with ammonia.

• Poisonous Ingredient

   

  Sodium hypochlorite

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• Dangers of Bleac
• Are you among the millions of consumers who believe that because it is sold on the grocery store shelves it must be safe?  Well, think again!  The dangers of bleach and other cleaning products are well documented but many times ‘brushed under the rug’ for profit.
• there are no regulatory agencies that monitor the products that are brought into your home
• the Sanitation Department will not dispose of full containers of cleaners because they are classified as hazardous materia
• It will irritate the eyes, skin and the respiratory tract by merely inhaling the gasses
• Chlorine Bleach is a strong corrosive materia
• The dangers of bleach are significant to your health and the health of your family.  There are now many alternative options and opportunities to use products that are safer, smell better and are more cost effective.

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