Sodium Hypochlorite is an alkaline, corrosive, light yellow solution. It is formed when caustic soda (NaOH) and chlorine (Cl2) react. It is widely used for its bleaching, disinfecting and oxidizing properties. Sodium Hypochlorite shows, as well as chlorine, a very high reactivity and oxidizing power, but as a solution it is much easier to handle than chlorine.
Scope of application
• Bleaching agent for textile fibers and paper
• Chemical reagent
• Surfactant
• Disinfectant (e.g. swimming pool disinfection, drinking and process water disinfection)
• Oxidizing agent (selective oxidation of starch)
• Wastewater treatment
• Production of cleaning and disinfecting agents
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