Description

Chlorite CAS NO 14998-27-7 refers to the chlorite anion (ClO₂⁻) and its associated salts, a versatile class of chemical compounds with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its powerful oxidizing properties, which are harnessed across diverse manufacturing and treatment processes. This makes it a critical raw material for industries involved in water treatment, pulp bleaching, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Water Treatment & Disinfection: A key precursor for generating chlorine dioxide, used for municipal and industrial water purification, biofilm control, and as a disinfectant in cooling towers.
• Pulp & Paper Bleaching: Employed in the production of chlorine dioxide for the environmentally preferred Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF) bleaching of wood pulp.
• Chemical Synthesis & Oxidation: Serves as a selective oxidizing agent in the synthesis of various organic and inorganic chemicals.
• Textile Processing: Used in bleaching and oxidizing stages for textiles and fibers.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Applied in specific metal finishing and etching processes.
• Oil & Gas Industry: Utilized for downhole and pipeline applications, including biofouling control and sulfide oxidation.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in specific wafer cleaning and etching formulations in semiconductor production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorite
CAS No.	14998-27-7
Molecular Formula	ClO₂⁻
Molecular Weight	67.45 g/mol (anion)
Synonyms	Chlorite ion; Chlorous acid, ion(1-); Chlorine dioxide ion(1-); [ClO2](-); Chlorite(1-); UNII-8061W794EL; Chlorite anion; EINECS 239-036-8
EINECS	239-036-8

Quality Control

Our chlorite products are manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay (typically as sodium chlorite or chlorite ion content), impurity profiles, and physical specifications. Quality is verified against relevant industrial and technical grade standards to meet the specific demands of your application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, reducing agents, and organic compounds. Due to its oxidizing nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Specific temperature and humidity conditions for different salt forms (e.g., sodium chlorite) are available upon request.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish crystalline solid or solution (grade dependent)
Identification (IR/Titration)	Conforms
Assay (as NaClO₂ or ClO₂⁻)	≥ 80.0% (Technical Grade, typical)
Assay (as NaClO₂ or ClO₂⁻)	≥ 98.0% (High Purity Grade, typical)
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.1 %
Chlorate (ClO₃⁻)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl⁻)	≤ 0.5 %
Carbonate (as Na₂CO₃)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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