CHEMICAL NAME

Sodium Hypochlorite            

WHAT IS IT

Clear, pale yellow or greenish liquid

Sharp pungent odor

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?  

Produced from adding chlorine to dilute sodium hydroxide solution.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON USES?  

Household bleach

Laundering

Intermediate for chemical manufacturing

Fungicides

Swimming pools

Bleaching paper pulp, textiles, etc

Water treatment

HOW IS IT TRANSPORTED?

Can be shipped by tank truck and railcar

HOW IS IT STORED

Can be stored in tank, drums and tote tanks