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Calcium Hypochlorite

CAS #: 7778-54-3
Linear Formula:
Ca(OCl)2
MDL Number
MFCD00010900
EC No.:
231-908-7

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Calcium Hypochlorite Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula CaCl2O2
Molecular Weight 142.98
Appearance Beige Powder
Melting Point 100°C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 2.35 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 141.890126
Monoisotopic Mass 141.890126

Calcium Hypochlorite Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H272-H302-H314-H400
Hazard Codes O,C,N
Risk Codes 26-36/37/39-45-61
Safety Statements N/A
RTECS Number NH3485000
Transport Information UN 1748 5.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3

About Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium Hypochlorite is generally immediately available in most volumes, including bulk quantities. American Elements can produce materials to custom specifications by request, in addition to custom compositions for commercial and research applications and new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as numerous other machined shapes and in the form of solutions and organometallic compounds. Ultra high purity and high purity forms also include metal powder, submicron powder and nanomaterials, targets for thin film deposition, and pellets for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) applications. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available, as is additional research, technical and safety (MSDS) data. Please contact us for information on lead time and pricing above.

Synonyms

Calcium dihypochlorite; Calcium oxychloride; Chlorinated lime; Calcium hypochloride; Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt; calcium oxy-chloride

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Ca(OCl)2
Pubchem CID 24504
MDL Number MFCD00010900
EC No. 231-908-7
IUPAC Name calcium; dihypochlorite
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ca+2]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Ca.2ClO/c;2*1-2/q+2;2*-1
InchI Key ZKQDCIXGCQPQNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Calcium products. Calcium (atomic symbol: Ca, atomic number: 20) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 40.078. The number of electrons in each of Calcium's shells is [2, 8, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Ar]4s2. Calcium Bohr ModelThe calcium atom has a radius of 197 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 231 pm. Calcium was discovered and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. It is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust and can be found in minerals such as dolomite, gypsum, plagioclases, amphiboles, pyroxenes and garnets. In its elemental form, calcium has a dull gray-silver appearance. Calcium is a reactive, soft metal that is a member of the alkaline earth elements. Elemental CalciumIt frequently serves as an alloying agent for other metals like aluminum and beryllium, and industrial materials like cement and mortar are composed of calcium compounds like calcium carbonate. It is also an biologically essential substance found in teeth, bones, and shells. The name "calcium" originates from the Latin word "calics," meaning lime.

Chlorine is a Block P, Group 17, Period 3 element. Its electron configuration is [Ne]3s23p5. The chlorine atom has a covalent radius of 102±4 pm and its Van der Waals radius is 175 pm. Chlorine ModelIn its elemental form, chlorine is a yellow-green gas. Chlorine is the second lightest halogen after fluorine. It has the third highest electronegativity and the highest electron affinity of all elements, making it a strong oxidizing agent. It is rarely found by itself in nature. Chlorine was discovered and first isolated by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. It was first recognized as an element by Humphry Davy in 1808.