Bleaching powder
Bleaching powder (CAS 7778-54-3) supplier Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery. Catalogue no. ZX-000022.
About Bleaching powder
Bleaching powder is part of the Zemixal analytical Reagents range. Key data: CAS 7778-54-3, formula CaCl2O2 and molar mass 142.98 g/mol. Typical appearance is white to slightly yellowish white powder.
Where it is used
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Oxidation reactions
Handling and storage
Literature values: melting point 100 °C. It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H272, H302, H314 and H400), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation. For transport it ships as UN UN 1748.
Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Bleaching powder |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-000022 |
| CAS number | 7778-54-3 |
| IUPAC name | calcium dihypochlorite |
| Molecular formula | CaCl2O2 |
| Molar mass | 142.98 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 141.8901 |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellowish white powder |
| Melting point | 100 °C |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 46.1 Ų |
| HS code | 28289011 |
| UN number | UN 1748 |
| InChIKey | ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ca+2] |
| PubChem CID | 24504 |
| Synonyms | Calcium hypochloride, Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, Pittcide, Chemichlor G, Chlorine of lime, Solvox KS, T-Eusol, Chlorolime chemical, HTH (bleaching agent), Calcium chlorohypochloride, Hipoclorito calcico, Calcium chlorohydrochlorite |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements P210, P220, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P370 + P378, P391, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 4 x 25 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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