Sodium Hypochlorite
Bleach, NaOCl
- CAS
- 7681-52-9
- EC
- 231-668-3
- Sectors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment, Textiles, Leather & Paper, Food & Nutrition
Sodium hypochlorite, or bleach, is a pale greenish-yellow liquid or solid with formula NaClO and molecular weight 74.44 g/mol. Typically available as 5-15% aqueous solutions with chlorine odor; density 1.11-1.25 g/mL, decomposes above 40°C releasing oxygen and chlorine. Soluble in water, unstable in light or heat; pH 11-13. Produced by electrolyzing NaCl solution or reacting chlorine with NaOH.
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Sodium Hypochlorite
Applications
Used for water disinfection, pulp bleaching in paper, sanitizing food equipment, wastewater treatment, and as an oxidizer in chemical synthesis.
Safety & Risks
Corrosive, causing burns to skin/eyes; inhalation irritates lungs. Reacts with acids to form chlorine gas; avoid ammonia to prevent explosions. UN1791, Hazard Class 8.
Packaging
In 5-55 gallon plastic drums or bulk tanks. Store cool, dark, ventilated; pentahydrate in sealed containers.