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Sodium hypochlorite , Null , 7681-52-9

Synonym(s):
bleach;Soda bleaching lye, Eau de Labarraque

CAS NO.:7681-52-9

Empirical Formula: ClNaO

Molecular Weight: 74.44

MDL number: MFCD00011120

EINECS: 231-668-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -16 °C
Boiling point: 111 °C
Density  1.25 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor pressure  17.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.3870
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solution
color  Light yellow
Specific Gravity 1.209
Odor pale greenish to yel. liq., chlorine bleach odor
PH 12-13 (20°C, 68 °F)
Water Solubility  decomposes.
Merck  14,8628
Dielectric constant 6.7(Ambient)
Exposure limits ACGIH: Ceiling 2 mg/m3
OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3
BCS Class 1
Stability: Stable. Contact with acids releases poisonous gas ( chlorine ). Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, amines, ammonia, ammonium salts, reducing agents, metals, aziridine, methanol, formic acid, phenylacetonitrile.
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions OXIDISING
InChI 1S/ClO.Na/c1-2;/q-1;+1
InChIKey SUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [Na+].[O-]Cl
LogP -3.42 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 7681-52-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Sodium hypochlorite (7681-52-9)

Description and Uses

NaOCl is a strong oxidizer used in swimming pools, and when diluted to 5.25%, it is known as the laundry bleach Clorox.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H314-H410
Precautionary statements  P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338-P363
Hazard Codes  C,Xi,N
Risk Statements  31-34-36/38-36/37/38-50
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45-50A-28A-36-61-50-28
RIDADR  UN 1791 8/PG II/III (HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION)
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  NH3486300
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  28289000
Storage Class 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
Hazard Classifications Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 2
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazardous Substances Data 7681-52-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity Skin contact with the solid hypochlorite pentahydrate or its concentrated solution can cause irritation. Ingestion may cause corrosion of mucous membranes and gastric perforation.
REACH Registrations Active
Limited Quantities 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

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