Why litmus paper doesn't change color in

Subject: Why litmus paper doesn't change color in - household bleach?

Date: Thu Jul 1 21:05:28 1999
Posted by Marty
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Javex is 5.25% sodium hypochlorite,(litmus paper doesn't react), 
but when mixed with water, litmus paper changes. Does that mean 
that in it's 5.25% state will not function as - disinfectant? 
Would the instruction given: "put on undiluted bleach" make any 
sence?

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