Sodium Hypochlorite is used for a wide range of applications where its powerful disinfection and oxidation properties are utilized to deliver technical and commercial advantage. It is manufactured by passing gaseous chlorine through a well-cooled solution of dilute Caustic Soda.
| SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (NaOCl) SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Physical Appearance | Greenish Yellow Liquid |
| Available Chlorine W/V % | 19.75 ± 0.25 |
| Alkalinity as NaOH % | 0.8 - 1.2 |
| Specific Gravity (Beo at 25oC) | 29.0 – 30 |
| Iron contents ppm Max. | 5 |
| Stability (Loses Av.C12 per day at:) % depending upon storage temperature |
0.2 - 0.5 |
| Suspension | Nil |
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Sodium hypochlorite is considered a strong oxidizer. Products of the oxidation reactions are corrosive. Solutions (more than 40% weight) can burn skin and cause eye damage, particularly when used in concentrated forms. The containers should be kept tightly closed and in a cool ventilated area.