Jik is a disinfectant or a bleaching agent that contains sodium hypochlorite among other potentially injurious saline chemicals.
When mixed with water sodium hypochlorite generates highly reactive hypochlorous acid.
Exposure of hypochlorite to tissues causes chemical destruction of fats (saponification) that results in liquefaction and softening of tissues. This in turn enhances deep tissue penetration and full thickness burns.
Unless large amounts are swallowed (100mL or more in a child ; more than 300mL in an adults) household Jik generally causes only mild stomach irritation.
Swallowing large volumes of sodium hypochlorite produces symptoms that include:
•Chest pain and abdominal pain
•Low . . .
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