Potassium hypochlorite
Potassium hypochlorite (chemical formula KClO) is the potassium salt of hypochlorous acid. It is used in variable concentrations, often diluted in water solution. It has a light grey color and a strong chlorine smell. It can be used as a disinfectant.
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.008 | ||
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| UN number | 1791 | ||
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| KClO | |||
| Molar mass | 90.55 g/mol | ||
| Appearance | light grey liquid | ||
| Odor | Chlorine-like | ||
| Density | 1.160 g/cm3 | ||
| Melting point | −2 °C (28 °F; 271 K) | ||
| Boiling point | 102 °C (216 °F; 375 K) (decomposes) | ||
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| H336, H411 | |||
| P261, P271, P273, P304+P340, P312, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |||
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS | ||
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Other anions |
Potassium chloride Potassium chlorite Potassium chlorate Potassium perchlorate | ||
Other cations |
Sodium hypochlorite Lithium hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite | ||
Related compounds |
Hypochlorous acid | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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