Plastics have an advantage in that they are more chemically tolerant of moisture, if it is present with the chlorine. However, to some degree, all plastics are subject to permeation by liquid and gaseous chlorine and to degradation by ultra-violet light.
As expected, PVC and CPVC are the only plastic pipes that hold up in the long term against chlorine. PEX, PPR, and other types of pipe that contain polyolefins are intended to last upwards of 50 years. However, when exposed to chlorinated water, their lifespan can end up being less than ten years.
The degradation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is mainly caused by the thermal dehydro-chlorination reaction (Figure 4), leading to the formation of conjugated double bonds or chlorine substitution (hydrolytic degradation) [41,42,43].
PVDF has excellent chemical resistance against halogens such as chlorine and bromine, strong acids such as hydrofluoric and nitric acids, organic solvents and oils. PVDF is not resistant to hot bases. PVDF has much higher abrasion resistance than other thermoplastics.
Bleach is a powerful chemical that can degrade certain types of plastics, particularly those that are not designed to withstand harsh chemicals. When exposed to bleach, these plastics may become brittle, crack, or even release harmful chemicals into the food or beverages consumed by them.
Bleach-safe fabrics include whites and colors that are colorfast. Keep in mind that certain fabrics like silk and wool should never be bleached (it will be indicated on the garment care tag). Once you're ready to begin, set your wash cycle for your chosen garment's temperature and add an extra rinse cycle to the end.
Polyester. A polyester swimsuit is the most chlorine resistant of all the swimsuit fabrics. You can expect a 100% polyester swimsuit to last 3-4 times longer than lycra. It is light, durable, and retains its color better than other materials.
While bleach is highly effective at removing stains from white plastics, it can discolor colored plastics.
Viton® is a branded synthetic rubber used in extreme chemical environments. It has excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals including chlorinated hydrocarbons, fuels, and many acids.
Chlorine species used as disinfectants in tap water have a deteriorating effect on many materials including polyethylene.
Bleach is a common cleaner found in most homes, but is it safe to use in homes with PVC piping? In short, yes. You can safely use bleach to clean and disinfect your PVC pipes, as long as you dilute it first and avoid mixing it with other chemicals.
Many PVC glues contain fumed silica, very small glasslike particles used to thicken the glue. The very high pH of the bleach and caustic solutions dissolve the silica, resulting in leaks.
For small pools, add chlorine to sanitize the water if you don't have time. The recommended amount is a quarter a teaspoon for 10 gallons of water. Likewise, medium size inflatable pools will need about two and a half teaspoon for 100 gallons. Also, you can do this after several weeks to shock the pool.
Small Appliances
The plastic and glass surfaces on most small kitchen appliances, such as blenders, coffee makers, and toasters, are safe to clean with vinegar, but you want to avoid any rubber parts or metal that vinegar can corrode.
The compounds in chlorine react with copper, steel and plastic polyethylene pipes in varying degrees potentially causing premature bursts or leakage.
Plastics have an advantage in that they are more chemically tolerant of moisture, if it is present with the chlorine. However, to some degree, all plastics are subject to permeation by liquid and gaseous chlorine and to degradation by ultra-violet light.
This is actually a very common occurrence and usually indicates that there are minerals (metals) in your pool. The change in color is caused by a chemical reaction that occurs when the chlorine/shock oxidizes the metals in your pool water.
Buy some chlorine neutralizer, put a couple tablespoons in the empty bucket and fill it with water. Use a wooden stick to gently swirl it/stir it. Let it sit for 24 hours. You now have a killer plastic bucket, suitable for all kinds of stuff, that has no chlorine residual at all.
The simple answer is Polyester.
Polyester by itself has excellent durability and withstands chlorine best. However, Polyester has varying qualities depending on the construction and the source. Simply put, a higher quality polyester lasts longer in chlorine.
The strength of these chemicals is the main difference that abounds between them. Chlorine is the stronger chemical. When applied, a higher amount of bleach is needed to increase the chlorine level of water to the needed point while a lesser amount of chlorine would be used.
Chlorine is a powerful oxidising agent. It normally occurs as a gas, but can be liquefied under pressure at ambient temperatures. As a dry gas it does not tend to be aggressive towards stainless steels, but as either a damp gas or dissolved in water it can be a corrosion hazard.
OxiClean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Odor & Stain Remover is a chlorine-free bleach with odor-removing properties. It does double duty against tough odors, such as sweaty and musty gym towels, as well as stains in laundry and all around the house.
Bleach is corrosive. It can eat erode, or eat away, metal surfaces. Don't use it on copper, stainless steel, aluminum, or other metals. And don't use bleach to get rid of rust, especially on fabric.
Put simply, when you apply a hair color product or hair lightener to strands, the oxidants interact with the metals that are already present within the hair shaft. This creates a negative chemical reaction that affects the dyeing process.