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Sodium Hypochlorite

CAS 7681-52-9 · ClNaO
Hazard class
Danger — Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
CorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Bleaching agentCleaning agentOxidizing agentAnti-scaling agentSoil amendments (fertilizers)pH regulating agent
Synonyms
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE · 7681-52-9 · Antiformin · Clorox · Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt · Sodium oxychloride · Household bleach · Chlorox
Molecular weight
74.44 g/mol
Browse similar
Corrosive · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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