Specification of Calcium Hypochlorite

CAS No. 

7778-54-3

EINECS No

231-908-7

Formula

Ca(OCl)2

Mol Wt

142.98

H.S.Code

2828.10

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White or grayish-white powder with chlorine-like odor

Melting Point

177 C (Decomposes with release of heat & oxygen)

Specific Gravity

2.35

Solubility In Water

Soluble with release of chlorine gas

Vapor Density

6.9

Flash Point

Not combustible but thermally unstable at higher temperature.

Stability

Rapidly decomposes on expsure to air, heat or sunlight. 

65% GRADE

Chlorine Content

65% min

Moisture

4.0% max

Fe   

0.03% max

Mn 

40ppm max

Insolubles In Water 

25.0% max

70% GRADE

Chlorine Content 

70% min

Moisture

5-10%

Fe

0.03% max

Mn

40ppm max

Insolubles In Water  

18.0% max