Lime, Chlorinated

Name:
Lime, Chlorinated
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	chloride of lime; bleaching powder
M Formula:	CaCl(ClO)•4H2O
Properties:
White powder; chlorine odor. Mp (decomposes). Decomposes in water, acids.
Derivation:
By conducting chlorine into a boxlike structure containing slaked lime spread upon perforated shelves.
Grade:
35–37% active chlorine, technical.
Hazard:
Evolves chlorine and, at higher temperatures oxygen. With acids or moisture evolves chlorine freely at ordinary temperatures.
Use:
Textile and other bleaching applications, organic synthesis, deodorizer, disinfectant.

See Calcium Hypochlorite; Bleach.