- Bulk road tankers (10 / 18/ 24 ton deliveries).
- For more options, please contact the sales team on info@ncp.co.za
Although sodium hypochlorite is more expensive to produce than chlorine, sodium hypochlorite raises fewer safety and environmental concerns. It is recognised that although sodium hypochlorite is widely used for water treatment internationally, South Africa almost exclusively uses chlorine. However, it is anticipated that South Africa will most likely, over time, follow international trends of the use of sodium hypochlorite for water treatment purposes. The production of sodium hypochlorite by NCP Chlorchem will support and enable initiatives in this regard.
Characteristics
Liquid with an available chlorine of 15% m/v (as Cl2)
Properties & Applications
Sodium hypochlorite is a clear pale greenish yellow solution produced by a carefully controlled reaction of chlorine and membrane caustic soda lye.
(Cl2 + 2NaOH = NaOCl + NaCl + H2O)
- Household bleach and sanitiser
- Sanitising agent in industrial, institutional, farming and domestic formulated cleaners
- Bleaching agent in pulp and paper industry
- Oxidising
Specification
| Criteria | Specification |
| Specific gravity at 20°C | 1,23 minimum |
| Available chlorine when dispatched as Cl2 | 15% m/v minimum |
| Sodium hydroxide as NaOH | 1,5% m/v minimum |
Remarks
AIHA recommends a threshold of 2 mg/m³. Under some circumstances, the exposure limits for chlorine may be applicable.
Stability
Sodium hypochlorite produced by NCP Chlorchem remains stable (under correct storage conditions – refer Product Guide).
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