Sodium hypochlorite

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance greenish-yellow solid or solution
gptkbp:aroma chlorine-like
gptkbp:boilingPoint decomposes
gptkbp:CASNumber 7681-52-9
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:NaOCl
gptkbp:color pale greenish-yellow
gptkbp:common_brand_name gptkb:Domestos
gptkb:Clorox
gptkbp:corrosive_to metals
gptkbp:decaysTo gptkb:chlorine
oxygen
sodium chloride
gptkbp:density 1.11 g/cm³ (5% solution)
gptkbp:EC_number 231-668-3
gptkbp:first_prepared_by gptkb:Claude_Louis_Berthollet
gptkbp:first_prepared_in 1789
gptkbp:foundIn household cleaning products
industrial disinfectants
gptkbp:GHS_signal_word corrosive
environmental hazard
gptkbp:hazard_statement causes severe skin burns and eye damage
very toxic to aquatic life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sodium hypochlorite
gptkbp:incompatible_with ammonia
acids
organic materials
gptkbp:IUPACName sodium hypochlorite
gptkbp:meltingPoint 18 °C (pentahydrate)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 74.44 g/mol
gptkbp:oxidizing_agent yes
gptkbp:pH_(solution) ~11
gptkbp:primaryUse water treatment
disinfectant
bleach
sanitizer
odor removal
gptkbp:producedBy chlorination of sodium hydroxide
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 23665760
gptkbp:reacts_with_acids_to_produce chlorine gas
gptkbp:regulates EPA (for water treatment in the US)
OSHA (for workplace safety in the US)
gptkbp:solubility high
gptkbp:storage store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area
gptkbp:toxicity humans (if ingested or inhaled in large amounts)
gptkbp:UNNumber 1791
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:textile_industry
gptkb:household_bleach
paper industry
wastewater treatment
swimming pool sanitation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Domex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6