| Identification | |
| Name: | Calcium hypochlorite |
| Synonyms: | Hypochlorousacid, calcium salt (8CI,9CI);B-K Powder;Bleaching powder;Ca(ClO)2;Calciumhypochlorite;Calcium oxychloride;Caporit;Chemichlon G;Chloride of lime;Chlorinated lime;Chloro lime chemical;Eusol BPC;HTH (bleaching agent);HTHVAN;Lime chloride;Losantin;Nisso Hi-Chlon;Nisso Hi-chlon LC;Perfect PA;Solvox KS;T-Eusol;Granular Calcium Hypochlorite; |
| CAS: | 7778-54-3 |
| EINECS: | 231-908-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | Ca. 2 Cl H O |
| Molecular Weight: | 142.9828 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/Ca.2ClO/c;2*1-2/q+2;2*-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2880/1748/2208 |
| Density: | 2.35 |
| Stability: | Stability Strong oxidizer - contact with flammable material may lead to fire. Incompatible with water, reducing agents, combustible material, phenol. |
| Refractive index: | 1.545 (20 C) |
| Solubility: | Water Solubility :200 g/L (20 oC) (dec.) |
| Appearance: | white powder with a chlorine-like odour |
| Specification: | white powder with a chlorine-like odour Safety Statements:26-36/37/39-45-61 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | WHITE POWDER OR FLAT PLATES WHITE GRANULES OR PELLETS White crystalline solid |
| Usage: | Algicide, bactericide, deodorant, fungicide, in sugar refining, oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, disinfectant. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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