Epochem Sodium Hypochlorite

Tikweld Welding Supplies and Services is the distributor of Epochem Industrial Chemicals in Nigeria. Our Epochem Sodium Hypochlorite is a chlorine compound often used as a disinfectant or a bleaching agent. Sodium hypochlorite in 0.5% w/v solution is called Dakin's solution, and is used as an antiseptic to clean infected topical wounds. Epochem Sodium hypochlorite appears as colorless or slightly yellow watery liquid with an odor of household bleach. 

Characteristics of Sodium Hypochlorite 

Sodium hypochlorite is a clear, slightly yellowish solution with a characteristic odor.
Sodium hypochlorite has a relative density of is 1.1 (5.5% watery solution).
As a bleaching agent for domestic use it usually contains 5% sodium hypochlorite (with a pH of around 11, it is irritating). If it is more concentrated, it contains a concentration 10-15% sodium hypochlorite (with a pH of around 13, it burns and is corrosive).
Sodium hypochlorite is unstable. Chlorine evaporates at a rate of 0.75 gram active chlorine per day from the solution. Then heated sodium hypochlorite disintegrates. This also happens when sodium hypochlorite comes in contact with acids, sunlight, certain metals and poisonous and corrosive gasses, including chlorine gas. Sodium hypochlorite is a strong oxidation agent and reacts with flammable compounds and reductors. Sodium hypochlorite solution is a weak base that is inflammable.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Does sodium hypochlorite serve as a bleaching agent?
It is frequently employed as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and cleaning agent.

2.What distinguishes sodium hypochlorite and bleach?

The consistency of the material is what distinguishes sodium hypochlorite from bleach. Bleach can be made by combining a powder called sodium hypochlorite with water. Contrarily, sodium hypochlorite in powder form is combined with water to create the liquid substance known as bleach.

3. What is the shelf life of sodium hypochlorite?
It can be kept at temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit for roughly six months. After that, bleach will start to break down at a rate of 20% year until it is completely reduced to salt and water.

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