Properties

• Calcium hypochlorite is a white crystalline solid that decomposes in water or alcohol and releases heat and oxygen when decomposed.
  
  

Specifics

• Calcium hypochlorite has a molecular weight of 142.98, a specific gravity of 2.35, a vapor density of 6.9 and its melting point is 177 degree Celsius.
  
  

Uses

• There are a number of uses for calcium hypochlorite, including making contaminated water drinkable, disinfecting swimming pools and employing it as a fungicide or deodorant. It can also be used as an effective bleaching agent.
  
  

Forms

• Calcium hypochlorite is water-soluble and comes in the form of powder, pellets, granules and tablets.
  
  

Warnings

• Calcium hypochlorite is classified as a strong oxidizer, which means when combined with certain materials it can cause chemical fires, be corrosive and cause serious burns.