Sodium Hypochlorite (Formula : NaOCl) is produced by reacting chlorine gas with caustic soda solution. It is a chemical compound with the formula NaOCl or NaClO, comprising a sodium cation (Na+) and a hypochlorite anion (OCl−or ClO−) that can be effectively used for water purification, and also used on a large scale for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection.
Application
- Sodium Hypochlorite is the main ingredient in laundry bleach.
- It is used extensively as a bleaching agent in the textile, detergents, and paper and pulp industries.
- It is also used as an oxidizing agent for organic products.
- In the petrochemical industry, sodium hypochlorite is used in petroleum products refining.
- Large quantities are also used as a disinfectant in water and wastewater treatment and sanitary equipment.
- In food processing, sodium hypochlorite is used to sanitize food preparation equipment, in fruit and vegetable processing, mushroom production, hog, beef and poultry production, maple syrup production, and fish processing.
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