Sodium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite
Other names
Sodium chlorate(I)
Identifiers
CAS number
RTECS number
NH3486300
Properties
Molecular formula
NaOCl
Molar mass
74.44 g/mol
Appearance
white solid
Density
1.07-1.14 g/cm³ liquid
Melting point
18°C Pentahydrate
Boiling point
101°C Decomposes
Solubility in water
29.3 g/100ml, 0°C
Hazards
EU classification
Corrosive (C)
Dangerous for the environment (N)
Main hazards
Irritant(-5%) or Corrosive(+10%), Oxidizing
NFPA 704
0
2
1
OX
R-phrases
R31, R34, R50
S-phrases
S1/2, S28, S45,
S50, S61
Related compounds
Other anions
Sodium chloride
Sodium chlorite
Sodium chlorate
Sodium perchlorate
Other cations
Lithium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite
Related compounds
Hypochlorous acid
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