Q. Is bleaching powder harmful to skin?

Answer

Yes, bleaching powder is a highly reactive and unstable chemical with a pH value of 11 in a diluted state and thus can be harmful to the skin. It can cause irritation to the skin if directly contacted with without proper precautions. Meanwhile, in its concentrated form, it has a ph value of 13 which is considered to be corrosive and thus can cause burns when contacted with the skin.