Calcium hypochlorite - CAS # 7778-54-3

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Chemical Name:  Calcium hypochlorite

Chemical Formula:  Ca Cl₂O₂

CAS Number:  7778-54-3

Synonyms:  losantin, calcium hypochloride, hypochlorous acid calcium salt,

Appearance:  white powder with a chlorine-like odour

Vapor Density:  6.9 ( air = 1 )

Water Solubility:  appreciable

Stability:  Stability Strong oxidizer - contact with flammable material may lead to fire. Incompatible with water, reducing agents, combustible material, phenol.

Related Hazardous Material Name:  Calcium hypochlorite, dry

Emergency Response Guide Number:  140

Related Analytes (Calcium hypochlorite):
Calcium sulfate hemihydrate    Calcium chloride dihydrate    Calcium chloride (anhydrous)    Calcium sulfate dihydrate    Calcium iodide    Calcium sulfite    Aluminium calcium oxide (2:1)    Aluminium calcium oxide (2:3)    Calcium hydroxide    Calcium oxide   

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