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 20C (68F)
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Weight per Gallon: 10.0 +/- 0.1 pounds
Solubility in Water: Complete
PH: 11.2 +/- 0.2
Density (liquid): 1.20 @ 20C (68F)
Odor: Slight bleach
Stability: Stable
Freezing Point: -6.7C (-20F)
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%
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