Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(ClO)2. As a mixture with lime and calcium chloride, it is marketed as chlorine powder or bleach powder for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

A chemical disinfectant: Calcium hypochlorite is commonly used to sanitize public swimming pools and disinfect drinking water. Generally the commercial substance is sold with a purity of a 68% (with other additives and contaminants varying based upon the product's intended purpose)

Safety Information

• Hazard Symbols: 
• Hazard statements H272-H302-H314-H400
• Precautionary statements P220-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
• Supplemental Hazard Statements Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
• Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
• Hazard Codes O,C,N
• Risk Statements 8-22-31-34-50
• Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-61
• RIDADR UN 1748 5.1/PG 2
• WGK Germany 3

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