Detergents and disinfectants are not considered hazardous chemicals.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. Depends

Answer: (B)

Cleaning agents like detergents and disinfectants can be hazardous because many contain ingredients that irritate skin or eyes, or that are corrosive or toxic if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed. Exposure can occur during mixing, dilution, or improper use, and some formulations can release harmful gases if mixed with incompatible cleaners (for example, chlorine gas from bleach and acids). In a lab setting, these products are treated as hazardous under hazard communication rules: they require proper labeling, Safety Data Sheets, appropriate PPE, good ventilation, and correct storage and disposal. So the statement is not true; detergents and disinfectants can indeed be hazardous.