| CAS# | 7778-54-3 |
| FORMULA | Ca(ClO)2 |
| Synonyms | Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt; Lime chloride |
| GROUPS / USES | Chemical Synthesis, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, Oxidizer, Textiles, Paper |
| Markets | Water treatment, Textiles, Pulp, Paper & Packaging |
FAQ’S
What is Calcium hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite is a white, inorganic solid primarily used for water treatment, bleaching and disinfection.
What are the uses of Calcium hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite is used to disinfect drinking water and wastewater; sanitize swimming pools; bleach materials in textile and paper industries; and disinfect surfaces.
How does Calcium hypochlorite work?
When Calcium hypochlorite is dissolved in water, it releases chlorine, which is a powerful disinfectant. The chlorine reacts with microorganisms by breaking down their cell walls, rendering them inactive and killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Calcium hypochlorite to users/customers for Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, Textiles and Paper.