Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite appears as a white granular solid with an odor of chlorine. Toxic, irritating to the skin. Noncombustible, but will accelerate the burning of combustible materials.

Data Sheet

Physical & Chemical Properties ISIRI Compliant Range Product Range Standard Reference
Active Chlorine (w%) Min 65 Min 65 ISIRI 7098 & 3352
Sodium Chloride (w%) Max 20 Max 10 ISIRI 7098
Solubility as Active Chlorine (w%) Min 45.5 Min 50 ISIRI 7098
Insoluble in Water (w%) Max 8 Max 8 ISIRI 7098
Amount of Water (w%) 2 – 8 2 – 8 ISIRI 7098
Residue on 425 Micrometer Sieve (w%) Min 75 Min 75 ISIRI 7098 & 3352
Residue on 2 mm Sieve (w%) Max 20 Max 20 ISIRI 7098 & 3352
Cd (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 10 Nil ISIRI 7098
Pb (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 15 Nil ISIRI 7098
Ni (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 10 Max 8 ISIRI 7098
Cr (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 15 Max 12 ISIRI 7098
As (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 10 Max 5 ISIRI 7098
Hg (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 7 Max 5 ISIRI 7098
Sb (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 15 Max 15 ISIRI 7098
Se (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) Max 20 Max 10 ISIRI 7098
Fe (w%) Max 0.5 Max 0.15 ISIRI 3352

Packaging

  • 25 Kg P.E square drums (to be carried on a shrink wrapped pallets)

Transportation

  • Rail
  • Land
  • Sea

Application

  • Water and Wastewater treatment
  • Swimming pool disinfection
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