Bleaching Powder
(Calcium Hypochlorite)
- Stable below 0.5 % moisture contents.
- Produce chlorine odor or HOCl in case of high moisture contents and start decomposing.
- Decomposes by absorption of CO2 from air.
- Decomposition by oxygen separation with low water contents which is accelerated in the presence of heavy metals Fe+3, Ni and Co etc.
- Use personal protective equipment while handling bleaching powder.
Shelf Life: One year in airtight drums; 03 months in airtight bags, if stored at room temperature and dry place.