Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia and bleach every year. Can it kill you?

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Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia and bleach every year. Can it kill you?
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Ammonia and bleach, found in many household cleaners, can release a deadly chloramine gas when combined. Here's what to do if you are exposed.

How do you know if you mixed ammonia and bleach?

for a long time and you get fumes from other products. You may not realize that you’ve produced an actual dangerous gas."National Poison Data System annual report It doesn’t take that much of either chemical to produce chloramine gas, either. “Any sort of mixture can liberate the gas,” says Brown. If you're having trouble breathing, call 911, says Brown. If your symptoms do not improve after moving to fresh air or they worsen, go to a hospital or urgent care for further treatment.

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