Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium hypochlorite is also known as soda bleach or chlorine bleach. It is an excellent steriliser, oxidiser and decolouring agent, and also acts as a germicide, fungicide and deodorant. The chemical is used as a bleaching agent for rayon pulp, paper and fabrics; as household bleach for fly control; and for industrial water treatment and pool chlorination. It also finds application as a food additive.

Product Specifications:

• Formula: NaOCl
• Name: Sodium hypochlorite
• Synonyms: Soda bleach, chlorine bleach

Applications:

• Bleaching agent for rayon pulp and paper, cotton, linen and jute
• Disinfectant and deodorant in dairies and creameries  (sterilisation)
• Water treatment (chlorination)
• Household bleach
• Pool chlorination
• Fly control (sterilisation)
• Germicide
• Fungicide