Sodium Hypochlorite

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, commonly referred to as bleach, has a variety of uses and is an excellent disinfectant/antimicrobial agent.

The Institute produced the following materials 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 Pamhplet 96, Sodium Hypochlorite Manual and the Handling of Sodium Hypochlorite Safety Video. These products can be ordered on this website in the CI Bookstore.

• Bleach - Storage Guidelines for End Users
• Sodium Hypochlorie (NaOCI) Incompatibility Chart (English Version)
• Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) Incompatibility Chart (Spanish Version)
• HYPO-DVD) Handling Sodium Hypochlorite Safely 
• Sodium Hypochlorite Customers Generic Safety Checklist (Bulk Users) 
• Sodium Hypochlorite Release Fact Sheet
• Pamphlet 96) Sodium Hypochlorite Manual includes the following resources:
  • Appendix B: Bulk loading/Unloading Checklist
  • Appendix C: Bleach Storage Guidelines
  • Appendix F: Avoiding Accidental Mixing of Sodium Hypochlorite
  • Sodium Hypochlorite Only - Guidance Document Signage
  • Appendix G: Sodium Hypochlorite Incompatibility Chart (English Version)
  • Appendix H: Best Practice Guidance for the Safe Handling of Intermediate Bulk
  • Containers (IBCs) 

 
Accidental Mixing Video

The video is designed to increase awareness about the risks of accidentally mixing sodium hypochlorite with other incompatible materials. 

The training video topics include: Basic Properties of Sodium Hypochlorite; Sodium Hypochlorite Reactions and Unintended Consequences; Two Case Studies (Atchison, Kansas and Kitchener, Ontario); Common Contributing Factors; and Safeguards for Drivers, Customers, and Suppliers; and additional resources. 

Accidental Mixing Poster

The poster is designed to increase awareness of drivers, customers and suppliers about their shared responsibility of preventing an accidental mixing incident involving sodium hypochlorite.

This 11x17 poster can be downloaded here for free or you can purchase a printed version through the CI Bookstore.

Bleach Sampling Video

The Chlorine Institute in partnership with NSF International, UL, and the Water Quality Association developed this training video that covers the following topics: pulling the sample; handling the sample; quenching the sample; and logging and shipping.