Description

Sodium Chlorate CAS NO 7775-09-9 is an inorganic salt and a powerful oxidizing agent widely used in industrial processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to generate chlorine dioxide, a key bleaching and disinfecting agent. This makes it an essential raw material for the pulp and paper, water treatment, and chemical synthesis industries, where reliable quality and consistent supply are critical for operational efficiency.

Application

• Pulp & Paper Bleaching: The dominant application, used for the on-site generation of chlorine dioxide to bleach wood pulp, producing high-brightness paper products.
• Water Treatment & Disinfection: Serves as a precursor for chlorine dioxide, an effective biocide for municipal drinking water, industrial cooling towers, and wastewater systems.
• Herbicide & Defoliant Production: A key ingredient in the manufacture of non-selective contact herbicides, such as sodium chlorate-based weed killers, and as a cotton defoliant.
• Chemical Synthesis & Oxidizing Agent: Employed in various organic and inorganic chemical reactions as a strong oxidant, including in the production of perchlorates and other chlorates.
• Pyrotechnics & Explosives: Used in the formulation of explosives, matches, and pyrotechnic compositions due to its oxygen-releasing properties.
• Metal Processing: Applied in metal extraction and surface treatment processes where controlled oxidation is required.
• Dye & Colorant Manufacturing: Acts as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of certain dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Chlorate
CAS No.	7775-09-9
Molecular Formula	NaClO3
Molecular Weight	106.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Chlorate(V); Chlorate of Soda; Chloric Acid, Sodium Salt; Atlacide; Defol; Drop-Leaf; Tumbleaf; Shed-A-Leaf
EINECS	231-887-4

Quality Control

Our Sodium Chlorate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product is tested against rigorous internal specifications that typically meet or exceed standard industrial grade requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture, and impurity levels are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your process needs.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and strong oxidizing properties, it must be kept strictly separate from combustible materials, organic substances, strong acids, and reducing agents. Store at controlled room temperature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaClO3)	≥ 99.0 %
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5 %
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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