Calcium hypochlorite, tech., granular, 65% available chlorine

Description

CAS: 7778-54-3 | CaCl₂O₂ | 142.98 g/mol

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Oxidation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-54-3
• Molecular Formula: CaCl₂O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00010900
• InChI Key: ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: calcium hypochlorite, calcium hypochloride, bleaching powder, chlorinated lime, hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, caporit, losantin, pittchlor, pittcide, pittclor
• PubChem CID: 24504
• IUPAC Name: calcium;dihypochlorite
• SMILES: [O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ca+2]

• Melting Point: 100°C
• Color: Green or White
• pH: ∼11.6 (1% aq. soln.)
• Physical Form: Granular Solid or Granules
• Quantity: 100 g
• Linear Formula: Ca(OCl)₂
• Fieser: 11,107
• Merck Index: 15,1676
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 200g/L (20°C) (decomposes). Other solubilities: decomposes in alcohol
• Formula Weight: 142.98
• Percent Purity: ≥65% (available Cl)
• Grade: Technical
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium hypochlorite, tech.

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. May intensify fire; oxidizer. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call
EINECSNumber	231-908-7
RTECSNumber	NH3485000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only