Calcium Hypochlorite

Applications:

As a highly effective oxidizing agent and disinfectant, calcium hypochlorite is widely applied in various water treatment scenarios, such as drinking water purification, swimming pool disinfection, and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment.

Calcium hypochlorite also performs excellently in the sanitation of public facilities including schools, hospitals, railway stations and airports. Calcium hypochlorite is highly soluble in water and easy for on-site disinfection, making it a cost-effective choice for both daily routine disinfection and emergency disinfection operations. It can effectively eliminate a wide range of harmful bacteria and viruses, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for dense crowds. 

Chemical properties:

Calcium hypochlorite is available in powder, granules and tablets. It decomposes slowly under continuous exposure to moisture, air, light or heat, and releases hypochlorous acid and chlorine gas. It produces hypochlorous acid when dissolved in water, which serves as the core disinfection component.Calcium hypochlorite presents alkaline properties after dissolving in water and reacts violently with acids to produce large amounts of chlorine gas. It remains stable under dry conditions, but may react with organic substances in humid environments. Therefore, its storage conditions must be strictly controlled to keep the product away from moisture and flammable materials.

Why choose calcium hypochlorite as an oxidizing agent and disinfectant?

Compared with other disinfectants, calcium hypochlorite strikes a perfect balance between available chlorine content, dissolution rate and cost-effectiveness. Unlike trichloroisocyanuric acid, it dissolves faster in water and leaves fewer insoluble residues, without causing strong acid substance in the water. Additionally, its aqueous solution exhibits mild alkaline properties and low corrosiveness, making it a safer and more reliable option for water purification, water treatment and public sanitation.