Calcium Hypochlorite??

"Stability
All hypochlorite soln are unstable, esp if acidified; slowly decomp on contact with air /hypochlorite soln/
Gosselin, R.E., R.P. Smith, H.C. Hodge. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. 5th ed. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1984., p. III-203
from HSDB
Chlorinated lime is relatively unstable, even in solid form, and loses much of its activity over a period of a year. /Chlorinated lime/
Gilman, A.G., L.S.Goodman, and A. Gilman. (eds.). Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 7th ed. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1985., p. 964
from HSDB
A complex compound of indefinite composition that rapidly decomposes on exposure to air. ... /Chlorinated lime/
Osol, A. (ed.). Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. 16th ed. Easton, Pennsylvania: Mack Publishing Co., 1980., p. 1110
from HSDB
The 70% grade may decomp violently if exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Gives off chlorine and chlorine monoxide above 350 deg F (poisonous gases)."

http://ift.tt/2yUNevv

"Because of its strong oxidizing potential, dry calcium hypochlorite is difficult and dangerous to store and use. It is somewhat unstable chemically and should not be dropped or skidded across the floor, as the friction could cause a fire."

Let's block ads! (Why?)

Calcium Hypochlorite??