Calcium Hypochlorite Suppliers In South Africa

Calcium Hypochlorite Suppliers In South Africa

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca(ClO)₂. It is a white solid, although commercial samples appear yellow. It strongly smells of chlorine, owing to its slow decomposition in moist air

Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH) Granular

R450.00 – R1,250.00

Used primarily as bleaching agents or disinfectants. It is a component of commercial bleaches, cleaning solutions,  and swimming pools.

Calcium Hypochlorite products

Sodium Percarbonate

R560.00 – R2,795.00

Hydrogen Peroxide 50% SG
R235.00

Sodium Hypochlorite 12-15% 2.5kg
R90.00

Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate AR 500grams
R650.00

What is calcium hypochlorite used for?

Sodium and calcium hypochlorite are used primarily as oxidizing and bleaching agents or disinfectants. They are components of commercial bleaches, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants for drinking water and waste water purification systems and swimming pools (Teitelbaum 2001).

Can you use calcium hypochlorite to treat drinking water?

You can use granular calcium hypochlorite to disinfect water. Add and dissolve one heaping teaspoon of high-test granular calcium hypochlorite (approximately ¼ ounce) for each two gallons of water, or 5 milliliters (approximately 7 grams) per 7.5 liters of water.

What is the trade name for calcium hypochlorite?

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.