Calciumhypochlorite is generally available as a white powder,pellets,orflatplates,while sodiumhypochlorite is usually a greenishyellow, aqueous solution.Hypochlorite is used widely incleaning agents, and inbleaching, drinking-water and swimming-pooldisinfecting. Calciumhypochlorite decomposes in water to release chlorine and sodium hypochlorite solutions and can release chlorine gas if mixed with other cleaning agents.
Calcium Hypochlorite (CaCl2O2)/Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)
CAS 7778-54-3/7681-52-9; UN 1748/1791
Synonyms of calciumhypochlorite includeLosantin, hypochlorous acid, calciumsalt,BK powder, Hy-Chlor, chlorinated lime, lime chloride, chloride of lime, calcium oxychloride, HTH, mildew remover X-14, perchloron, and pittchlor.
Synonyms of sodium hypochlorite include Clorox, bleach, liquid bleach, sodium oxychloride, Javex, antiformin, showchlon, chlorox, B-K, Carrel-dakin solution, Chloros, Dakin’s solution, hychlorite, Javelle water, Mera Industries 2MOM3B, Milton, modified dakin’s solution, Piochlor, and 13% active chlorine.