Description
Genome Specialities FZC is a trusted supplier of Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂), a powerful oxidizing, bleaching, and disinfecting chemical widely used in water treatment, sanitation, industrial applications, and bleaching processes.
Another name bleaching powder or chlorinated lime, calcium hypochlorite is a white to yellowish solid available in powder, granular, or tablet form.
It releases available chlorine in water, making it highly effective for controlling bacteria, viruses, algae, and other microorganisms.
effective source of available chlorine for water treatment and sanitation applications.
Chemical properties
| Property | Value |
| Chemical formula | Ca(ClO)₂ |
| Molar mass | 142.98 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to yellowish solid (powder, granules, or tablets) |
| Melting point | Decomposes at ~100 °C |
| Solubility in water | Fairly soluble; lower solubility in hard water |
| Behavior in water | Reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻) |
| Chemical nature | Strong oxidizing and bleaching agent |
Major Uses of Calcium Hypochlorite
Water Treatment
Used for water disinfection and chlorination.
Swimming Pool Disinfection
Used as a chlorine source for swimming pool and recreational water treatment.
Bleaching Applications
Used in bleaching processes involving textiles, paper pulp, and other suitable materials.
Sanitation and Cleaning
Used in various sanitation and disinfection applications, including treatment of surfaces, equipment, and facilities where chlorine-based disinfection is appropriate.
Industrial Applications
Used as an oxidizing and chlorinating agent in selected industrial and chemical processes.
Its applications include water-treatment operations, sanitation programs, and other processes requiring an available chlorine source.
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