Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a solution made from reacting chlorine with a sodium hydroxide solution. These two reactants are the major co-products from most chlor-alkali cells. Sodium hypochlorite, commonly referred to as bleach, has a variety of uses and is an excellent disinfectant/antimicrobial agent.
The Institute produced the following materials to address key areas important for both safety and successful use. These documents can be downloaded free of charge. If you produce or use sodium hypochlorite, CI strongly suggests that you also consider obtaining the Sodium Hypochlorite Manual and the Safe Handling of Sodium Hypochlorite Video. These products can be ordered on this website in the CI Bookstore.
Bromate in Sodium Hypochlorite - Potable Water Treatment, PDF format — 20KB
Install a Sign on Your Sodium Hypochlorite System, PDF format — 21KB
Sodium Hypochlorite Accidental Mixing Form, PDF format — 25KB
Sodium Hypochlorite Customers Generic Safety Checklist (Bulk Users), PDF format — 62KB
Letter Explaining Checklist Use, PDF format — 62KB
Checklist Guidance Document, PDF format — 12KB
Sodium Hypochlorite Incompatibility Chart (English Version), PDF format — 15KB
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) Incompatibility Chart (Spanish Version), PDF format — 90KB
Avoiding Accidental Mixing of Sodium Hypochlorite, PDF format — 26KB
Sodium Hypochlorite Only - Guidance Document Signage, PDF format — 19KB
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