Sodium Hypochlorite By Davis Chemicals (P). Ltd.

Sodium HypochloriteSodium hypochlorite is a clear, slightly yellowish solution with a characteristic odor. Sodium hypochlorite as a bleaching agent extensively used for domestic applications, it contains 5% sodium hypochlorite (with a pH of around 11, it is irritating). Sodium hypochlorite is unstable and a strong Oxidizir that reacts with flammable compounds and reductors. Sodium hypochlorite solution is a weak base that is inflammable.The mentioned characteristics must be kept in mind during transportation, storage and usage of sodium hypochlorite.The application areas of sodium hypochlorite are mentioned below:12% solution is used for the chlorination of water15% solution is used for disinfection of waste water in treatment plantsHigh-test hypochlorite (HTH) is used for chlorination of swimming pools as it contains 30% calcium hypochloriteCrystalline salt of the chemical is used for chlorination of swimming pools as it contains less than 50% of calcium hypochlorite with a high level of active chlorineUsed as daily sanitizing sprays found on store shelves as the sole active ingredient is at 0.0095%Physical and Chemical PropertiesAppearance: Colorless to yellowish liquid.Odor: Chlorine-like odor.Solubility: 100% in water.Density: 1.07 - 1.14pH: 9 - 10 (neutral solution-no excess sodium hydroxide)% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): ca. 95Boiling Point: 40C (104F) Decomposes slightlyMelting Point: -6C (21F)Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 17.5 @ 20C (68F)Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. Technical Specifications Properties Specifications Appearance Clear Yellow liquid Odour Chlorine and pungent Chlorine w/v basis 12% Minimum Free Alkalinity 2 % Max