Sodium Hypochlorite Information

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a solution made from reacting chlorine with a sodium hydroxide solution. These two reactants are the major co-products from most chlor-alkali cells. Sodium hypochlorite has a variety of uses and is an excellent disinfectant/antimicrobial agent.

The Institute has developed a manual for sodium hypochlorite users and a safety video for users and handlers of the chemical. These products can be ordered on this website in the CI Bookstore.

The titles below were produced by CI’s Sodium Hypochlorite Committee to address key areas important for both safety and successful use. These documents can be downloaded free of charge.  If you produce or use sodium hypochlorite, CI strongly suggests that you also consider obtaining the Sodium Hypochlorite Manual and the Safe Handling of Sodium Hypochlorite Video.

Note: The documents below are in pdf format. You will need the Acrobat Reader to view them. The Reader is available for free from Adobe.

Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) Incompatibility Chart, PDF format — 13KB

Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) Incompatibility Chart (Spanish Version), PDF format — 90KB

Bromate in Sodium Hypochlorite - Potable Water Treatment, PDF format — 20KB

Do You Know Where Your Chemicals are Going?, PDF format — 50KB

Warning - Never Mix Sodium Hypochlorite With Acids or Acidic Chemicals, PDF format — 31KB

Install a Sign on Your Sodium Hypochlorite System, PDF format — 21KB

Dilution of Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions, PDF format — 18KB

Sodium Hypochlorite Accidental Mixing Form, PDF format — 25KB

Sodium Hypochlorite Customers Generic Safety Checklist, Edition 1, PDF format — 62KB