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Sodium hypochlorite
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Sodium hypochlorite;Bleach;NaClO solution |
| Chinese name | 次氯酸钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 漂白水;次氯酸钠溶液;安替福民 |
| Chemical category | Disinfectants |
| CAS No. | 7681-52-9 |
| EINECS No. | 231-668-3 |
| Molecular formula | NaClO |
| Molecular weight | 74.44 |
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Technical indicators
Active chlorine ≥10.0% (aqueous) or according to grade; free alkali (as NaOH) ≤1.0%; iron ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Pale yellow liquid with chlorine odor, strong oxidizing and bleaching properties
Application scenarios
Disinfectant (water treatment, surfaces), bleaching agent (textiles, paper), oxidant, sanitation