CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE- ▸ Water treatment: Disinfection of drinking water and swimming pools.
- ▸ Bleaching: Bleaching agent for paper and textiles.
- ▸ Algicide: Algae control in water systems.
- ▸ Oxidizer/sanitizer: Industrial sanitizing and oxidation.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Calcium Hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) is an inorganic oxidizing chlorine compound. It is used for water disinfection — including drinking-water and swimming-pool treatment — and as a bleaching agent for paper and textiles; it also functions as an algicide and general oxidizing/sanitizing agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is calcium hypochlorite used for?
Calcium hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) is an inorganic oxidizing chlorine compound used for water disinfection — including drinking-water and swimming-pool treatment — and as a bleaching agent for paper and textiles; it also functions as an algicide and general oxidizing/sanitizing agent.
What is another name for calcium hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite is also known as bleaching powder or chlorinated lime, and is the active in many cal-hypo pool and water-treatment products (CAS 7778-54-3).
What is the difference between calcium hypochlorite and sodium hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite is a solid (typically granules or tablets) with a high available-chlorine content and the calcium cation. Sodium hypochlorite is a liquid bleach solution with the sodium cation. The solid form offers higher chlorine concentration and storage stability, while the liquid is ready-diluted; both are oxidizing chlorine sources.
How is calcium hypochlorite shipped under DOT?
It is a regulated oxidizer. The ctx lists UN 2208 (BLEACHING POWDER) for the relevant grade; other cal-hypo grades may classify under different UN numbers (e.g., UN 1748/2880). Confirm the exact UN number, packing group, and packaging for your specific grade with the SDS and your carrier before shipping.
Does RawSource supply calcium hypochlorite in bulk with documentation?
Yes. RawSource distributes calcium hypochlorite to water-treatment and industrial customers and provides a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet with shipments. Request current docs against CAS 7778-54-3 with your RFQ.