Sodium Hypochlorite- NaOCl
| PRODUCT NAME: | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE |
| CHEMICAL NAME : | SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE |
| CHEMICAL FORMULA : | NaOCl |
| PRODUCT PHYSICAL STATE : | LIQUID |
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
| CAS NO : | 7681-52-9 |
| UN NO : | 1791 |
CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS
| Contents/ Components | Units | Specification |
| Available Chlorine | % w/w | 4 – 12.5 |
| Free NaOH | % w/w | 0.5 |
| Sodium Chlorate | ppm | Traces |
| Sp. Gr. | — | 1.07 – 1.12 |
| Solubility in water | — | Soluble |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Contents/ Components | Units | Specification |
| Color | — | Clear or greenish yellow liquid. |
| Odor | — | Bleach odor. |
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Packaging & mode of delivery :In plastic or HDPE container or rubber lined vessel in truck or lorry.
Storage: Stored in rubber lined vessel or HDPE container.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Industrial uses:
In textile industries.
Pulp & paper industries.
Soap & Oil industries.
Petroleum and refineries.
Food processing industries.
Disinfectant in water treatment plants.
Disinfectant, cleaning agent, bleach in laundries, hotels & motels, household uses.
SAFETY ASPECTS
A. Safety Information
Toxic limit : Toxicity by ingestion: Grade -1.
Detection : Liquid bleach odor.
Effects : Irritating to skin and eyes. Long exposure is harmful for eyes.
Harmful if ingested.
B. Handling & Safety Instructions
Remove contaminated clothing & shoes.
Flush the affected area with plenty of water.
If eye is affected, keep eyelid open and wash with plenty of water.
Use hand gloves, goggles, gum boats during handling
