Bleaching Powder

874. Bleaching Powder

A Bengal Chemical Product

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(ClO)₂. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

It is used for bleaching dirty clothes in the laundry, as a bleaching agent for cotton and linen in the textile industry. It is a strong oxidizing agent hence used as an oxidizer in many industries. It is used as a disinfectant which is used for disinfecting water to make potable water.

Use a bleaching powder for cleaning stains on the sink or countertop. Mix a tablespoon bleaching powder with 1 gallon warm water and stir to dissolve. Wipe the surface with solution and scrub away stubborn stains.

 

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