Sodium hypochlorite 5%

CAS No 7681-52-9

Sodium hypochlorite 5% (CAS 7681-52-9, EINECS 231-668-3) is a yellow-green to light brown liquid with a characteristic chlorine odour, based on NaClO in aqueous solution. It is classified as a Class 8 dangerous good (UN1791) and is used as an oxidising and disinfecting agent, including in the treatment of drinking water.

OQEMA distributes sodium hypochlorite 5% for industrial and municipal water treatment applications.

Category
Bleach
Sub-category
Bleach
Formula
NaClO + H2O
CAS Number
7681-52-9
EINECS
231-668-3

Applications

  • Disinfection and treatment of drinking water
  • Oxidising agent in water and wastewater treatment
  • Bleaching and disinfection in general industrial processes
  • Sanitation of process water and equipment

FAQ

Q: What is sodium hypochlorite 5% used for?
A: It is used as an oxidising and disinfecting agent, including for the disinfection and treatment of drinking water.

Q: What is the CAS number of sodium hypochlorite 5%?
A: The CAS number is 7681-52-9 (EINECS 231-668-3).

Q: How is sodium hypochlorite 5% classified for transport?
A: It is classified under UN1791, transport hazard class 8 (corrosive).

Available materials

MaterialPackagingQuantity
Sodium hypochlorite 5% IBC 1000 l — 1050 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% IBC 1000 l FLUXA — 1050 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% IBC 600 l — 630 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% IBC 600 l FLUX — 630 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% can 20 l — 21 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% keg — 53 KG
Sodium hypochlorite 5% sample — 0 KG

Transport classification (ADR)

UN number
UN1791
Class of Danger
8

Transport classification is given for guidance only. Always refer to the safety data sheet for the authoritative classification.