The toxic effects of sodium and calcium hypochlorite are primarily due to the corrosive properties of the hypochlorite moiety. Both hypochlorites are toxic by the oral and dermal routesĪnd can react to release chlorine or chloramine which can be inhaled.

Odor may not provide an adequate warning of hazardous concentrations. Calcium hypochlorite decomposes in water to release chlorine and oxygen sodium hypochlorite solutions can react with acids or ammonia to release chlorine or chloramine. Although not flammable, they may react explosively. Calcium hypochlorite is generally available as a white powder, pellets, or flat plates sodium hypochlorite is usually a greenish yellow, aqueous solution.Individuals exposed only to gases released by hypochlorite pose little risk of secondary contamination to others. Persons contaminated with calcium hypochlorite dust, or whose clothing or skin is soaked with industrial-strength hypochlorite solutions may be corrosive to rescuers and may release harmful vapor.Synonyms of sodium hypochlorite include Clorox, bleach, liquid bleach, sodium oxychloride, Javex, antiformin, showchlon, chlorox, B-K, Carrel-dakin solution, Chloros, Dakin's solution, hychlorite, Javelle water, Mera Industries 2MOm☻, Milton, modified dakin's solution, Piochlor, and 13% active chlorine.

Synonyms of calcium hypochlorite include Losantin, hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, BK powder, Hy-Chlor, chlorinated lime, lime chloride, chloride of lime, calcium oxychloride, HTH, mildew remover X-14, perchloron, and pittchlor. UN# Calcium Hypochlorite 1748, Sodium Hypochlorite 1791

Medical Management Guidelines for Calcium Hypochlorite(CaCl 2O 2)|Sodium Hypochlorite(NaOCl)ĬAS# Calcium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hypochlorite

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