The inorganic chemical sodium hypochlorite, popularly known as chlorine bleach, has the formula NaOCl. It is unstable and has the potential to decompose explosively. Since the 18th century, it has been widely employed as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. However, because of its corrosive qualities, widespread availability, and reaction products, it poses a substantial safety concern.
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Sodium Hypochlorite
Home Care and Industrial Cleaning
SYNONYMS
Antiformin Bleach Chloride of soda
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
74.442 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
7681-52-9 (anhydrous) 10022-70-5 (pentahydrate)
CHEMICAL FORMULA
NaOCl
HS CODE
28289030
DENSITY
1.11 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
18 °C
BOILING POINT
101 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
2 Years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
Is sodium hypochlorite the same as bleach?
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Can sodium hypochlorite be used to purify water?
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What concentration of sodium hypochlorite is used for disinfection purposes?
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Can sodium hypochlorite be used to disinfect clothing and laundry?
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Does sodium hypochlorite expire?
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