Sodium hypochlorite NaClO
Sodium hypochlorite is an inorganic chemical compound. This compound in the free state is very unstable, usually it is used in the form of an aqueous solution of 12%. Its main applications are the production of household and industrial chemistry, disinfection of drinking and pool water, production of chemicals (plant protection products), surface disinfection, neutralization of unpleasant odours (deodorization).
CAS number
7681-52-9
EC Number
231-668-3
Chemical formula
NaClO
ADR
Yes
Physical form
Light Yellow / Yellow Liquid
Uses of sodium Hypochlorite
NaClO
In the textile industry, sodium hypochlorite is used for bleaching textiles.
It is added to industrial wastewater. This is to reduce odors. Hypochlorite neutralizes sulfuric hydrogen gas and ammonia.
In water treatment, hypochlorite is used to disinfect water. In households, hypochlorite is often used to clean and disinfect the home.
It is used in swimming pools to disinfect and oxidize water. Its properties mean that potential microorganisms are unable to become resistant to it.
It is used for root canal treatment of teeth. This is a preparation used to rinse the canal because it dissolves necrotic tissue in the root canal.
Medicines containing sodium hypochlorite can be used for chronic ulcers, in patients with diabetic foot, for bedsores, infected wounds, burns, cancer ulcers or other oncological wounds, and even for postoperative wounds and acute wounds.
