Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite is generally used dissolved in water at various concentrations. Although available, solid sodium hypochlorite is not commercially used. Sodium hypochlorite solutions are clear, greenish to yellow liquids with an odor of chlorine.
Data Sheet
| Physical & Chemical Properties | ISIRI Compliant Range | Product Range | Standard Reference |
| Active Chlorine (w/v%)* | Min 12.5 | 15-19 | ISIRI 2361 |
| Sodium Chlorate (w/v%) | Max 0.7 | Max 0.25 | ISIRI 2361 |
| Free Sodium Carbonate as Na2CO3 (w/v%) | Max 1 | Max 0.6 | ISIRI 2361 |
| Density at 20 °C (g/cm3) | Min 1.20 | Min 1.20 | ISIRI 2361 |
| Free Alkaline as NaOH (w/v%)* | Min 0.5 and Max 1.2 | Min 0.5 and Max 1.2 | ISIRI 2361 & 8394 |
| Ni (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 2.5 | Nil | ISIRI 8394 |
| Hg (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 3.5 | <0.5 | ISIRI 8394 |
| As (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 1 | <0.5 | ISIRI 8394 |
| Cd (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 2.5 | Nil | ISIRI 8394 |
| Cr (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 2.5 | Nil | ISIRI 8394 |
| Pb (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 15 | Nil | ISIRI 8394 |
| Sb (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 20 | <1 | ISIRI 8394 |
| Se (mg/Kg of Active Chlorine) | Max 20 | <1 | ISIRI 8394 |
| Co (μg/g) | Max 0.5 | Nil | ISIRI 2361 |
| Cu (μg/g) | Max 0.5 | Nil | ISIRI 2361 |
| Fe (μg/g) | Max 3 | Max 1 | ISIRI 2361 |
Packaging
- 220 liter drums (to be carried on pallet)
- Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)
- Bulk (to be carried by tanker trailer)
Transportation
- Rail
- Land
- Sea
Application
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Textile industry
- Bleaching grade