Bleaching Powder
CAS Number
7778 54 3
Molecular Formula
Ca(OCl)2
Molecular Weight
142.98
Pack Size
25 kg bag
HSN Code
28281010
MSDS
DownloadBleaching Powder is often purchased for one reason: you cannot afford weak chlorine in the middle of operations. Use Get a Quote to confirm today’s price and availability for 25 kg bags, or open Explore Specification to align active chlorine expectations before you place an order.
About Bleaching Powder
Bleaching Powder is commonly supplied as calcium hypochlorite and is used when teams need a dependable oxidiser that releases available chlorine in water. It is valued in water and process treatment because performance depends heavily on storage, freshness, and proper dosing, not just buying the lowest price.
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Product Specifications
| TEST | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off white solid |
| Odour | Chlorine like odour |
| Active chlorine | Varies by grade and batch, confirm during quotation |
| Hazard statements commonly seen | H272, H302, H314, H400 |
| UN transport reference commonly seen | UN 1748 |
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Available Packaging
- ♦25 kg bag packing
Applications
Aqua culture
- ♦Used for sanitation and water management routines where residual control matters. Dosing depends on pond volume, water quality, and SOP.
Paper Mills
- ♦Used in process support steps where oxidising strength is required. Suitability depends on mill practice and compliance norms.
Water treatment
- ♦Used for disinfection and oxidation, where operators manage dose, contact time, and residual as per plant procedures.
Safety & Handling
- ♦This material is a strong oxidiser and can cause severe burns.
- ♦Keep it dry, keep it away from acids and combustible materials, and avoid inhaling dust.
- ♦Contact with acids can release chlorine gas, so segregation and ventilation are essential.
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Reaching Us
Prices move with chlorine markets and freight. Use Get a Quote to receive today’s rate for your quantity and delivery location. Price and availability are confirmed during quotation and are subject to stock and dispatch feasibility.
Many buyers purchase against a target available chlorine level and validate it on receipt. Share your target range during quotation so feasibility can be checked against available batch documents, subject to availability and internal process.
The usual cause is strength loss from moisture exposure and poor storage, not the dosing math. Keep bags sealed, dry, and away from heat. If your site has humidity issues, mention it during the quotation to align expectations.
Many references list calcium hypochlorite with UN 1748 and oxidiser classification. Your internal approval should follow the SDS for the supplied batch. Shipment-specific details can be confirmed during quotation, subject to the dispatch mode.
No. Contact with acids can release chlorine gas and oxidisers must be segregated from reactive or combustible materials. Follow your EHS segregation plan and the SDS for the supplied batch. If you need a storage checklist, ask during the quotation.
Compare on one checklist: active chlorine expectation, packaging, documentation availability, delivery location, and dispatch feasibility. Confirmables should be handled during quotation and remain subject to availability so supplier comparisons stay fair.
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