Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2) is an inorganic solid popularly known as bleaching powder, which is more stable than sodium hypochlorite and contains higher active chlorine (65-70%).

It is produced by reacting calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) with chlorine gas.

•Thanks to its solid form, it is much easier and safer to transport, store, and dose compared to liquid chlorine.

•Inactivates pathogenic bacteria, algae, and viruses in water within seconds.

✓In chlorination units for disinfecting municipal water supplies at treatment plants.

✓For shock chlorination in swimming pools to prevent algae growth.