Sodium Hypochlorite

Specification

Alternative (Trade) Names Vaytks Bleach, Javel Water
Physical and Chemical Properties
Chemical Formula NaOCl
Appearance Liquid, colorless, transparent
pH 11
Solubility Soluble in Water
Solubility in Organic Solvents Reacts with many organic solvents.
Specific Gravity Relative to Water About 1.1 (6% solution), 1.21 (14% solution)
Melting Point 6 °C
Boiling Point Decomposes at temperatures above 40 °C.
Explosion Not explosive

Description

Sodium Hypochlorite is a compound that can be used effectively water treatment. On a large scale it is used for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection. This substance is also known by different names in different countries, such as Bleach and Amokina, which are available in different brands depending on their concentration.

Sodium Hypo is a corrosive chemical and decomposes rapidly. The solution is alkaline with the pH higher than 7 at 20 °C. Applications of this material include decolorizing textile fibers, paper, pool water disinfection, antifungal and antimicrobial.

Javelin Water

Javelin Water is a solution of 15 to 17% Sodium Hypochlorite. depending on the application, the percentage of Sodium Hypochlorite can have a wider range . It is a solution used for disinfection, bleaching and Eliminate odors. It’s color is close to yellow with spicy taste and smell. Javelin is a chlorinated bleach that also has antiseptic properties.

Sodium Hypo solution is unstable and decomposes in the presence of light and heat to NaCl and oxygen. In order to eliminate loss of the material, It should be stored in opaque containers away from heat.

Applications

Sodium Hypochlorite is used in various industries such as paper production, textile, oil and petrochemical, pharmaceutical industry, detergent production, etc. In the textile industry, Sodium Hypochlorite is used as a bleaching agent to bleach textiles. Its bleaching properties are widely used in the paper and pulp industries. This material is used in industrial wastewater to reduce odors. It is used in water treatment plants to disinfect water. Without the addition of these substances, water can transmit diseases and even cause death. It is also used in disinfecting water and wastewater treatment equipment and sanitary equipment. It is also used in swimming pools and aquariums to disinfect water to prevent ear pain and poisoning caused by water entering the body. sodium hypo in food industry, is used as an oxidizing agent in organic products. In food processing, Sodium Hypochlorite is used to sanitize food preparation equipment, fruit and vegetable processing, mushroom, meat and fish production. Sodium Hypo is used in laboratories exposed to the virus due to its antiseptic properties. Also, in hospital and doctors' offices, the antiseptic properties of this substance is used to prevent the spread of disease and infection. In the production of detergents, this substance is used in most detergents and bleaches.   In oil and petrochemical industry, sodium hypochlorite is used in the refining of petroleum products.

Safety tips

Sodium Hypochlorite vapors cause severe eye and skin irritation. In general, chlorine vapors can cause eye irritation. In severe cases, contact with the skin may cause severe burns. Inhalation of this gas can damage the respiratory system. If you inhale this gas, find a place with fresh air and free of these vapors. In more acute conditions it is necessary to use oxygen capsules. Eating this substance may cause pain and burning in the mouth and Stomach, shock, anesthesia and in very severe cases death. It can have a destructive effect on the ozone layer due to the possibility of releasing Chlorine gas.