Description

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)₂. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

CAS Number: 7778-54-3
Formula: Ca(ClO)₂

Other Names
Hypochlorous acid calcium salt, bleaching powder, calcium oxychloride, chloride of lime