SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE- ▸ Water treatment: Disinfection of potable water, pools, and cooling towers
- ▸ Pulp and textiles: Bleaching agent for paper, pulp, and fabrics
- ▸ Metal finishing: Cyanide-bath detoxification
- ▸ Cleaning: Household and institutional bleaching and sanitation
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.
Sodium hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9, NaOCl), supplied as an aqueous solution – common bleach. Used as a bleaching agent in textile, pulp, and paper processing and laundry, as a disinfectant in water treatment, swimming pools, and cooling towers, and to detoxify cyanide in metal-finishing baths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sodium hypochlorite the same as bleach?
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, CAS 7681-52-9) is the active ingredient in liquid chlorine bleach, supplied as an aqueous solution. Commercial and industrial grades are sold at higher available-chlorine concentrations than retail bleach. Specify the required available-chlorine percentage when ordering.
What is sodium hypochlorite used for?
It is used as a disinfectant in potable-water treatment, swimming pools, and cooling towers, as a bleaching agent in pulp, paper, and textile processing and laundry, and to detoxify cyanide in metal-finishing baths. RawSource supplies it as an industrial raw material in bulk.
What is the formula and typical pH of sodium hypochlorite solution?
The formula is NaOCl (ClNaO). Commercial solutions are alkaline, generally stored above pH 11 to slow decomposition and stabilize available chlorine. Solution strength declines over time, so handle and store per the SDS and use within the supplier-stated shelf life.
What is the HS code and UN number for shipping sodium hypochlorite?
It is classified under HS 2828.90 (hypochlorites) and ships as UN 1791, Sodium Hypochlorite Solution. Confirm the correct packing group and concentration thresholds with your carrier, as classification depends on available-chlorine content.
How is bulk sodium hypochlorite supplied and quoted?
It is available in carboys, drums, IBCs/totes, and bulk tanker quantities at a range of available-chlorine strengths. Provide your required concentration and quantity to receive a bulk quote with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS.