Product Name:

Calcium Hypochlorite

WCode:

03-007

CAS No.

7778-54-3

Molecular Formula:

Ca(OCl)2

Formula Weight:

142.98

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Physical State

White or grayish-white powder with chlorine-like odor

 

Melting Point

177 °C (Decomposes with release of heat and oxygen)

 

Specific Gravity

2.35

 

Solubility in Water

Soluble with release of chlorine gas

 

Vapor Density

6.9

 

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1; Other: Oxidizer

 

Flash Point

Not combustible but thermally unstable at higher temperature

 

Stability

Rapidly decomposes on exposure to air, heat or sunlight.

 

 

 

 

Applications

 

Bleaching Agent (paper, textiles), Bactericide, Deodorant, Water Purification, Sterilizer, and Disinfectant for swimming pools, Fungicide, Sanitary Installations.

 

 

Sales Specification

 

Appearance:

White color powder

Effective Chlorine:

65 % Min

Moisture:

3 % Max

Loss of effective chlorine:

8 % Max

Residue through mesh sieve:

60-140

 

 

 

 

 

Packing:

In 50KG drum

 

Appearance:

3 Inch tablet

Diameter:

7.5 cm about 3 inches

Thickness:

2.5 cm

Weight:

200g /pc (+/-)

Effective Chlorine:

65% Min

Moisture:

3 % Max

Loss of effective chlorine:

8% Max

Residue through mesh sieve:

60-140

 

Packing:

5 pcs in plastic bag, 50 bags in one big plastic bag.

 

Transportation 

UN No:

174 8

Hazard class:

5.1

Packing group:

III