Description

Barium Hypochlorite CAS NO 13477-10-6 is an inorganic chemical compound primarily used as a powerful oxidizing and bleaching agent. Its high oxidative potential makes it a critical component in industrial processes requiring effective disinfection and decolorization. This product is essential for manufacturers and treatment facilities in the water treatment, textile, pulp and paper, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Used as a potent disinfectant and algicide in cooling towers, process water, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Textile & Pulp Bleaching: Serves as a high-strength bleaching agent for natural and synthetic fibers, as well as in pulp processing for paper production.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a selective oxidizing agent in the synthesis of various organic and inorganic compounds.
• Sanitization & Disinfection: Employed in the formulation of industrial-grade disinfectants and sanitizers for hard surfaces and equipment.
• Specialty Cleaning Formulations: A key ingredient in heavy-duty industrial and institutional cleaning products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Hypochlorite
CAS No.	13477-10-6
Molecular Formula	Ba(ClO)₂
Molecular Weight	240.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium hypochlorite; Hypochlorous acid, barium salt; Barium chlorate(I); Barium oxychloride; Barium dichlorite (common misnomer); Chlorinated barium oxide
EINECS	236-722-5

Quality Control

Our Barium Hypochlorite is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and compliance with relevant specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as an oxidizer, store separately from combustible materials, organic substances, strong acids, and reducing agents. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ba(ClO)₂)	Min. 95.0%
Water Insolubles	Max. 0.5%
Chloride (as Cl⁻)	Max. 1.0%
Moisture Content	Max. 1.0%
pH (1% Solution)	10.0 - 12.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.