Calcium Hypochlorite
Catalog No: IC-008
Considered as a relative stable chemical compound and has a great amount of chlorine. It is soluble in water with release of chlorine gas, which is a general biocide substance killing germs, micro-organisms, algae.
| Synonym | Bleaching powder |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Ca(ClO)2 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Application | -As a bleaching agent in paper and textile industry -Used to remove moss and algae -Used as an ingredient for production of chloroform -Used to bleach sugar cane in sugar industry -As a disinfectant for swimming pool |
| Physical Properties | Toxic MP 177 oC SG 2.35 |
| Packing | 15 kg/pail |
| Origin | Tjiwi Kimia |
Specification
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ca(ClO) (%) | 60 |
| NaCl (%) | 17 |
| Ca(OH) (%) | 4 |
| CaCO (%) | 3 |
| CaCl (%) | 3 |
| Moisture | 2 |