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VYNOVA Sodium Hypochlorite

CAS Number
7681-52-9
EC Number
231-668-3
Chemical Name
Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is produced as an aqueous solution by combining chlorine gas (Cl2) and caustic soda (NaOH), both of which are the result of the electrolysis of salt. Sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as bleach.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care
  • Other Home Care Applications
  • Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • Institutional & Catering

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
  • Microbial Control & Preservatives
  • Performance Additives

Other characteristics

Features
Disinfection
Synonyms
Hypochlorite Sodium, Sodium Oxychloride
Functions
Bleaching Agent, Disinfectant
Markets
HI&I Care
HII Features
Disinfection
Technology
Cleaning Ingredients
Home Care Applications
  • Disinfectant Products
  • Household Cleaners
I&I Cleaning Applications
Disinfectant Products
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
  • Bleaching Agent
  • Disinfectant
Known For

Thanks to its strong disinfectant properties, sodium hypochlorite is used as an active ingredient in water treatment and cleaning solutions, preventing health damage from harmful microorganisms. It is used to keep swimming pools and drinking water safe and is a key component in the formulation of cleaning solutions for a variety of applications, including uses in veterinary and food processing environments.. Sodium hypochlorite possesses strong bleaching properties and is therefore used as a bleaching agent in the pulp and paper industry as well as in several household applications.

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