Applications
Sodium hypochlorite is widely known as “bleach” and is used as a cleaner and whitening agent. It is utilized as a reagent for oxidation and chlorination reactions in organic synthesis. It is used in bleaching agents and activators, textile bleaching, hard surface cleaner and paper production.
Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid Solution
Vapor Pressure: 12.1 mm Hg at 20ºC (68ºF)
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Weight per Gallon: 10.0 +/- 0.1 pounds
Solubility in Water: Complete
PH: 11.2 +/- 0.2
Density (liquid): 1.20 @ 20ºC (68ºF)
Odor: Slight bleach
Stability: Stable
Freezing Point: -6.7ºC (-20ºF)
Color: Straw Yellow
Sales Specification
| Minimum | Maximum | |
| Sodium Hypochlorite | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Sodium Chloride | 9.84% | 12.3% |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Sodium Carbonate | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Inorganic Salts of Iron | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Inorganic Salts of Copper | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Other Inorganic Salts | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Water | 71.4% | 77.54% |
Packing
550 lb (55 gallon) drum, 4 drums pallet
2650 LB tote
DOT Transportation
UN number UN1791
proper shipping name: Hypochlorite solutions
Hazard Class 8
Packing group III
RQ
The Reportable Quantity (RQ) under CERCLA is 100 lbs
