Special product feature Each bleaching wears out the fabric. By adding the bleaching agent separately, its bleaching effect is employed only where it is specifically needed for stain removal and white laundry. Oxygen bleaching using sodium percarbonate is the most environmental-friendly alternative to the bleaching of laundry in the sunlight.   Ranges of application For bleaching white laundry and removing stains and discolora­tions from white and colour-fast fabrics. Application For bleaching white laundry For removing stains and discolora­tions from white and colour-fast fabrics For brightening yellowed and greyish laundry Effective from 50 °C (122 °F) upwards   Being without any petrochemical bleaching agents, the Sonett Bleach Complex and Stain Remover is not effective in the washing machine but from 50 °C (122 °F) upwards. If the bleaching agent can act for longer, e.g. having the laundry soak overnight in the Bleach Complex, it is effective at as low as 30 °C (86 °F).   In the 4.5 kg (10 lb) washing machine, from 50 °C (122 °F) Suitable for all washable white and colour-fast fabrics made from cotton, linen, hemp and fabric blends. Unsuitable for wool, silk, rayon, and microfibres Removes all oxidizable stains such as fruit, red wine, tea, coffee, grass, blood, etc. Prevents greying of white fabrics Brightens yellowed and greyish laundry   Dosage Fill 60 ml / 60 g (2 fl oz US / 2 oz) of Bleach Complex into the detergent compartment of the washing machine during the main washing cycle.   Soaking of heavily soiled children's garments or laundry which is washable up to 40 °C (104 °F) onlyDissolve 30 ml / 30 g (1 fl oz US / 1 oz) in a bucket with approx. 3 litres (100 fl oz US) of warm water, add the garments and weigh them down, e.g. with a plate, so that they remain submerged in the bleaching solution. Leave to act overnight. Then wash as usual in the washing machine.   Dosage Fill 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 10 ml/0.34 fl oz) into the dispensing chamber of the dishwasher in addition to the dishwasher detergent. Product declaration Sodium percarbonate > 30 % (Soda) sodium carbonate 15–30 %   List of ingredients as per EC 648 / 2004 Sodium percarbonate, sodium carbonate   Danger symbol   Danger Contains sodium percarbonate. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Wear eye protection. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. Origin and properties of the ingredients Sodium percarbonate is a molecular complex obtained by hydrogen peroxide adsorbing on to sodium carbonate (wash soda). Exposed to warmth (from 50 °C / 122 °F upwards), the hydrogen peroxide is being broken down again into water and active oxygen. With increasing temperature the reaction is being accelerated in such a way that the bleaching effect in the washing machine is at its best once reached 95 °C (200 °F). The oxygen being released is especially active on organic stains such as grass stains, fruit stains, etc. by oxidizing the dyestuffs thus making them colourless, or by turning adhering, stain-causing substances into water-soluble ones again by oxidizing them.   Technical data Density: 20 °C approx. 0.9–1.1 g/cm³   68 °F approx. 0.032–0.039 oz / in³ pH value: 20 °C, 5 g / l itre  H₂O 68 °F, 0.18 oz / 34 fl oz (US) H₂O approx. 10–11   Keep container closed, in a cool and dry place.