A white granular or tablet form solid used as a strong oxidizing agent and source of chlorine. It decomposes in water to release hypochlorous acid, making it a powerful disinfectant.
7778-54-3
28281000
Powder / Granules
Ca(ClO)₂
142.98
Stability issues, decomposition in humidity, shipping as hazardous good
Supplies high-purity grade (65%?70%) for water treatment; supports with stabilized packaging, UN-compliant labeling, and fresh stocks.
Water Treatment: Used to disinfect drinking water, wastewater, and swimming pools; Textile Industry: Bleaching of fabrics; Pulp & Paper: Delignification and bleaching of wood pulp; Food Industry: Sanitizing equipment and surfaces in food processing plants.
