Open links in new tab
  1.  
  2. CAS Number7681-52-9 (anhydrous) · 10022-70-5 (pentahydrate)
    3D model (JSmol)Interactive image

    Sodium hypochlorite - Wikipedia

    • Sodium hypochlorite is an alkaline inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaOCl (also written as NaClO). It is commonly known in a dilute aqueous solution as bleach or chlorine bleach. It is the sodium salt of hypochlorous acid, consisting of sodium cations (Na ) and hypochlorite anions ( OCl, also written as OCl and ClO ). The anhydro… See more

    Chemistry

    Anhydrous sodium hypochlorite can be prepared but, like many hypochlorites, it is highly unstable and decomposes explosively on heating or friction. The decomposition is accelerated by carbon dioxide at … See more

    Production

    Potassium hypochlorite was first produced in 1789 by Claude Louis Berthollet in his laboratory on the Quai de Javel in Paris, France, by passing chlorine gas through a solution of potash lye. The resulting liquid, known as "… See more

    Packaging and sale

    Household bleach sold for use in laundering clothes is a 3–8% solution of sodium hypochlorite at the time of manufacture. Strength varies from one formulation to another and gradually decreases with long storage. So… See more

    Uses

    Household bleach is, in general, a solution containing 3–8% sodium hypochlorite, by weight, and 0.01–0.05% sodium hydroxide; the sodium hydroxide is used to slow the decomposition of sodium hypochlorite into sodium chl… See more

    Safety

    Dilute sodium hypochlorite solutions (as in household bleach) are irritating to mainly the skin and respiratory tract. Short-term skin contact with household bleach may cause dryness of the skin.
    It is estimat… See more

    Environmental impact

    In spite of its strong biocidal action, sodium hypochlorite per se has limited environmental impact, since the hypochlorite ion rapidly degrades before it can be absorbed by living beings.
    However, o… See more

    See also

    Calcium hypochlorite Ca(OCl)2 ("bleaching powder")
    Potassium hypochlorite KOCl (the original "Javel water")
    Lithium hypochlorite LiOCl… See more

     
  1. Using Bleach in Laundry | The American Cleaning …

    Sodium hypochlorite bleaches (also called chlorine or liquid household bleach) are the more powerful laundry bleaches; they disinfect, as well as clean and whiten. They work on many whites and colorfast washables - but not on wools …

  2. Hypochlorite - Wikipedia

  3. Cleaning and Disinfecting with Bleach | Water, …

    Apr 24, 2024 · Bleach, which contains sodium hypochlorite, is effective at killing germs when properly diluted. If you choose to disinfect surfaces with bleach, you can make a bleach solution to use on many surfaces in your home.

  4. Hypo Nigeria | Buy Hypo Products Online | Jumia NG

    Discover Hypo products online at Jumia Nigeria. Explore a great selection of genuine Hypo at the best price in Nigeria Price in Naira Enjoy cash on delivery - Order now!

  5. What is sodium hypochlorite? | Environmental Working …

    Nov 21, 2023 · Also known as chlorine bleach, sodium hypochlorite is an active ingredient in over 300 disinfectants and cleaners and laundry detergents, among other household products. Although it’s a powerful agent to eliminate bacteria …

  6. Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) – Stanford Environmental Health

  7. Chlorine Bleach/Sodium Hypochlorite Solution

    Sep 30, 2022 · Chlorine bleach is formed by mixing water with the chlorine-based compound sodium hypochlorite. Chlorine bleach is commonly used as either a whitening and disinfecting agent in laundry or an all-purpose disinfectant with …

  8. The Difference Between Chlorine and Non-Chlorine …

    A care label that reads “Any Bleach” means you can use either sodium hypochlorite bleach or peroxide bleaches. A care label that reads “Only non-chlorine Bleach” means only oxygen or color-safe bleaches may be used.

  9. Hypo Bleach - 1 Litre - 2 Pcs | Konga Online Shopping

    The company manufactures its main product – Sodium Hypochlorite bleach for consumers under the brand name of HYPO at a highly affordable price. it is idle in cleaning of white clothes, mopping & generally a disinfectant.