Sodium Hypochlorite
Known as “liquid chlorine”
A strong chlorine solution that kills germs and bacteria. It is used in water treatment, disinfection and industrial cleaning, and household bleach is made from it after dilution.
- Concentration
- 12%
- Origin
- Egypt
- Form
- Yellow-green liquid
What is it?
Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in the bleach everyone knows. The difference is that household bleach is diluted to about 5%, while this solution is 12%.
That is why it is used as it is in factories and water plants, or diluted with water to make and bottle household bleach.
Where is it used?
- Water treatmentDrinking water, wells and tanks.
- Pool disinfectionKeeping pool water clean and safe.
- Making household bleachDiluted, then bottled for sale.
- Sanitary disinfectionHospitals, food factories and kitchens.
- Laundries and textilesWhitening fabrics and removing stains.
- Industrial cleaningDisinfecting floors, surfaces and equipment.
Typical specifications
| Appearance | Clear liquid, yellow-green |
|---|---|
| Concentration | 12% |
| pH | 11 – 13 |
| Density | About 1.2 g/cm³ |
| CAS number | 7681-52-9 |
The concentration drops gradually with time and heat, so we tell you the concentration of the shipment in stock when you buy.
Storage and safety
- Mixing releases toxic chlorine gas, even with ordinary household cleaners.
- Store in opaque, closed plastic containers in a cool place away from the sun.
- It is corrosive to skin and eyes and ruins clothes: use gloves and safety goggles.
- Use it within a few months of receiving it so it keeps its strength.
To make household bleach of about 5%: mix 4 parts of the solution with 6 parts of water, and add the solution to the water, not the other way round.
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