Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite is a chemical compound with formula NaOCl. It is a clear solution with characteristic odor. It is used in a large scale in surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection. The main application is disinfection, sewage treatment.

Process

Sodium hypochlorite is manufactured by the electrolytic oxidation of sodium chloride to sodium hypochlorite. The raw material used is sodium chloride (NaCl). Sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as bleach or chlorox, and is frequently used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent.

Chemical Reaction

NaCl + H2O --> NaOCl + H2

Raw Material

Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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Sodium Hypochlorite