CAS 7778-54-3
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya
CAS 7778-54-3CaCl2O2142.98 g/mol
Calcium hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) is a granular compound primarily used for water treatment and disinfection. With a minimum purity of 70%, it is effective in killing bacteria and viruses, making it essential in swimming pool maintenance and municipal water treatment. Its ability to facilitate chlorine generation makes it valuable in multiple industries, including agriculture and cleaning.
Main applicationWater treatment — disinfecting and maintaining water quality in pools.
Calcium hypochlorite plays a crucial role in maintaining water safety and hygiene across industries. Its effectiveness in disinfection makes it a critical component for treating water, mitigating health risks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Also known as
- CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
- Calcium hypochloride
- Hypochlorous acid
- calcium salt
- Bleaching powder
- Pittchlor
- Pittcide
- Pittclor
- Chemichlor G
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various pack sizes
- inquire for specific needs.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7778-54-3
- Chemical formula
- CaCl2O2
- Molecular weight
- 142.98 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular, white powder
- Density
- 2.350 g/cm³
- Concentration
- 70% MIN
- Melting Point
- 100 °C
- Boiling Point
- Decomposes at 100 °C
- Solubility
- 21 g/100ml at 25 °C
Calcium hypochlorite (CaCl2O2) contains calcium and hypochlorite ions. Its high solubility of 21% at 25 °C means it can be effectively used in aqueous solutions for disinfection and bleaching. When selecting a grade, buyers consider concentration, purity, and intended use. This grade is particularly suitable for applications requiring solid chlorination agents, advantageous for both industrial and household purposes.
Delivery
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — disinfecting and maintaining water quality in pools.
- Cleaning and disinfection — sanitizing surfaces in various facilities.
- Agriculture — used in irrigation systems for pathogen control.
- Food processing — sanitizing equipment and surfaces to maintain hygiene.
- Textile treatment — bleaching agent for fabrics.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Effective pathogen control — ensures safe water for recreational and potable uses.
- Easy application in granular form — simplifies dosage and mixing.
- Versatile usage across industries — suitable for various applications from cleaning to agriculture.
- High solubility — allows effective use in a wide range of concentrations.
- Reliable in disinfection — maintains compliance with health regulations in water and food safety.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya?
The CAS registry number for Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is 7778-54-3. Its chemical formula is CaCl2O2, with a molecular weight of 142.98 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya?
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is also referred to as CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, Calcium hypochloride, Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt, Bleaching powder and Pittchlor. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is supplied?
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya supplied at?
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is supplied at a concentration of 70% MIN. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya look like?
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is described as granular, white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya used for?
Common applications include water treatment — disinfecting and maintaining water quality in pools., cleaning and disinfection — sanitizing surfaces in various facilities., agriculture — used in irrigation systems for pathogen control., food processing — sanitizing equipment and surfaces to maintain hygiene. and textile treatment — bleaching agent for fabrics.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya?
Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Cleaning & Detergents and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya available in?
Available in various pack sizes; inquire for specific needs. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Calcium Hypochlorite in kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 24504pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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