Ca(ClO)2

Calcium Hypochlorite
(Bleach)
 
Properties | Uses
 

    CONTACTS:        
    Commercial Manager       Export Manager
    Fernando Carranza       Luis Eguren
  fcarranza@quimpac.com.pe  
  leguren@quimpac.com.pe

Telephone

   +51 1 614-2006  
Telephone
   +51 1 614-2005
       
Fax
   +51 1 614-2022
       
Central fax
   +51 1 614-2020


Calcium Hypochlorite is produced from special hydrated lime. The main stage of the process is the chemical reaction of chlorine gas with lime, which results in a powdered solid, packed tightly and securely.

 

 
 

  Active chlorine (as Cl2) 30 - 33   (%)
  Total calcium (as Ca(OH)2) 33   (%)
  Insoluble matter in acid
1.2   (%)
  Iron
 300   (%)max
 

 
 
Presentation
Calcium hypochlorite is commercialized in solid state (powder) in 30 - 33% concentrations as active chlorite.

Domestic dispatch (in Peru)
Calcium hypochlorite is sold in 30 kg. yellow polypropylene sacks and white polyethylene interior sacks.

Export dispatch
Calcium hypochlorite is sold in 30 kg. yellow polypropylene sacks and white polyethylene interior sacks.
 

 
 

Dry white powder.
     
Calcium hypochlorite has the smell typical of chlorine or sodium hypochlorite.
     
Water soluble.
     
0.8 - 0.9 g/cc.
     

Unstable when exposed to solar light or heat sources(over 50°).

Good disinfectant, bactericide, algaecide, fungicide and bleach.
When stored in humid places its chemical composition is altered; is an hygroscopic product.
 

 
 

Disinfection, sterilization, detoxification, discoloration deodorization of industrial, drinking and pool waters.
In washing processes (cellulose, pulp paper and textiles).
Disinfection processes in domestic environments as well as in plants of canned fish, seafood, etc.

 

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