Sodium hypochlorite

Sodium hypochlorite

Chemical name: Sodium hypochlorite

Molecular formula: NaOCl

Cas no.: 7681-52-9

Mol.vt: 74.44

Appearance: greenish-yellowish solution

Dangerous degree: 20

Properties: Sodium hypochlorite is a clear, slightly yellowish solution with a characteristic odor. Sodium hypochlorite is unstable. Sodium hypochlorite is unstable. Chlorine evaporates at a rate of 0,75 gram active chlorine per day from the solution. Then heated sodium hypochlorite disintegrates. This also happens when sodium hypochlorite comes in contact with acids, sunlight, certain metals and poisonous and corrosive gasses, including chlorine gas. Sodium hypochlorite is a strong oxidator and reacts with flammable compounds and reductors. Sodium hypochlorite solution is a weak base that is inflammable.

These characteristics must be kept in mind during transport, storage and use of sodium hypochlorite.

Specification:

Properties and usage: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a compound that can be effectively used for water purification. It is used on a large scale for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection.