Sodium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) commonly known as soda bleach is produced by adding chlorine into caustic soda solution. It is an excellent steriliser, oxidiser and decolouring agent, and also acts as a germicide, fungicide and deodorant. The chemical is used as a bleaching agent for rayon pulp, paper and fabrics and for industrial water treatment and pool chlorination. It also finds application as a food additive.
Applications of Sodium hypochlorite
- Bleaching agent for rayon pulp and paper, cotton, linen and jute
- Disinfectant and deodorant in dairies and creameries (sterilisation)
- Water treatment (chlorination)
- Household bleach
- Pool chlorination
- Fly control (sterilisation)
- Germicide
- Fungicide