Description
Sodium Hypochlorite 16% is a pale greenish-yellow liquid, widely recognized as liquid bleach.
This industrial-grade concentration provides high disinfecting and oxidizing efficiency with manageable corrosiveness.
It is used extensively in water treatment, cleaning, bleaching, and sanitation across various industries.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Concentration | 16% available chlorine (NaOCl) |
| Appearance | Clear to yellowish-green liquid |
| Odor | Strong chlorine-like odor |
| pH (1% solution) | 11–13 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15–1.25 @ 20°C |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water |
| Stability | Decomposes over time when exposed to light or heat |
Applications
- Water Treatment: Disinfection of drinking water, cooling towers, and wastewater.
- Household & Industrial Cleaning: Used in sanitizers, surface cleaners, and laundry bleaching products.
- Food Processing Industry: For sanitizing equipment, conveyor belts, and containers.
- Textile & Pulp Industry: Bleaching of textiles and paper pulp.
- Agriculture: Surface sterilization of fruits, vegetables, and greenhouses.
- Swimming Pools: Used as a chlorinating agent for clear and safe pool water.
Packaging Options
| Package Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Bottles | 500 mL & 1 L – for lab or small-scale use |
| Jugs | 1 Gallon & 5 Gallon – commercial and cleaning use |
| Drums | 55 Gallon – for municipal or industrial water treatment |
| IBC Totes | 275 Gallon – for large-scale industrial and municipal applications |
Handling & Safety Precautions
- Corrosive: Causes burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
- Do not mix with acids or ammonia — releases toxic chlorine gas.
- Store in cool, well-ventilated areas away from sunlight and heat sources.
- Use personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, mask).
- Refer to MSDS for first aid and spill response procedures.
Available Documentation
- COA – Certificate of Analysis
- MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet
- TDS – Technical Data Sheet
- Product Specification Sheet
- Certificate of Origin
