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Calcium hypochlorite
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium hypochlorite |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Calcium hypochlorite;Bleaching powder;Calcium oxychloride |
| Chinese name | 次氯酸钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 漂白粉;漂白精;次氯酸钙 |
| Chemical category | Disinfectants |
| CAS No. | 7778-54-3 |
| EINECS No. | 231-908-7 |
| Molecular formula | Ca(ClO)2 |
| Molecular weight | 142.98 |
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Technical indicators
Active chlorine ≥65.0% (granular) or ≥30.0% (bleaching powder); moisture ≤5.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤5.0%
Performance characteristics
White to pale gray granules or powder, chlorine odor, strong oxidizing and bleaching properties
Application scenarios
Disinfectant (water treatment, swimming pools), bleaching agent (textiles, paper), algicide, sanitizer