Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite appears as a white granular solid (or tablets compressed from the granules) with an odor of chlorine. Toxic, irritating to the skin. Noncombustible, but will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in the vigorous decomposition of the material and rupture of the container. Diluted samples may undergo reactions as described above if they contain less than 39% available chlorine but take longer to become involved and react less vigorously. Used for water purification, disinfectant for swimming pools, for bleaching paper and textiles. Calcium hypochlorite is a calcium salt. It has a role as a bleaching agent. It contains a hypochlorite. Sodium hypochlorite is generally used dissolved in water at various concentrations. Although available, solid sodium hypochlorite is not commercially used. Sodium hypochlorite solutions are clear, greenish to yellow liquids with an odor of chlorine. Calcium hypochlorite is a white solid that readil (...)

Synonyms

CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 7778-54-3, Calcium hypochloride, Bleaching powder, Chlorinated lime, Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, Caporit, Losantin, Pittchlor, Pittcide, Pittclor, Sentry, Lime chloride, Chemichlon G, Chemichlor G, Chloride of lime, Chlorine of lime, Solvox KS, T-Eusol, B-K powder

Chemical Formula

Ca(ClO)2

CAS Number

7778-54-3