Why Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25%
Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% (CAS: 7681-52-9) provides water treatment operators and industrial facilities with a stable, ready-to-use liquid solution that eliminates the handling complexities associated with dry chemical mixing. As a Water Treatment Grade compound characterized by its complete water solubility, this pale yellow-green liquid integrates directly into operational fluid streams without leaving undissolved residues behind. The specific 5.25% concentration delivers consistent, measurable dosing capabilities during environmental and wastewater operations. This ensures predictable chemical reactions in large-scale industrial systems while maintaining a strictly non-flammable profile, giving operators a reliable chemical mechanism for their continuous processing lines.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Municipal and Industrial Water Treatment: Commonly applied in liquid dosing systems where the completely water-soluble NaClO formula integrates directly into the flow stream. The 5.25% concentration allows operators to manage chemical levels accurately without the extra step of custom dilution from dry flakes.
- Wastewater and Environmental Management: Utilized by environmental engineers requiring a reliable, non-flammable liquid to treat complex industrial effluents. The pale yellow-green liquid offers visual confirmation of flow and mixes rapidly into wastewater processing tanks.
- Cleaning Chemical Formulation: Commonly applied in the production of industrial cleaning agents where formulators require a precise 5.25% liquid baseline. The ready-to-use form factor streamlines manufacturing workflows by bypassing the manual measurements demanded by dry chemical alternatives.
- Metal Processing: Incorporated into metal processing routines that depend on a stable liquid oxidizer. The consistent concentration ensures repeatable results across batches, supporting strict facility tolerances without the handling variations common with custom liquid mixtures.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your facility requires a strong base for pH control and acidity neutralization rather than an oxidizing agent, transition to Sodium Hydroxide 25% to secure a ready-to-use liquid caustic option.
- If your manufacturing process demands custom dilution capabilities and you prefer working with a dry chemical form instead of a 5.25% solution, select Sodium Hydroxide Flakes.
- If you operate large-scale industrial water treatment systems that demand maximum liquid concentration to reduce physical chemical footprint, choose Sodium Hydroxide 50% Membrane Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye).
- If your application involves strict laboratory procedures or analytical testing that requires established purity thresholds, evaluate Sodium Hydroxide 25% ACS Grade or Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution ACS Grade.
- If you need an anhydrous form with guaranteed analytical laboratory purity when handling sensitive chemical formulations, opt for Sodium Hydroxide Flakes ACS Grade.
| Molecular Weight |
74.44 |
| Formula |
NaClO |
| Assay |
5-5.5% |
| Grade |
Technical Grade |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Appearance |
Clear, pale yellow liquid |
| Melting Point |
-6°C |
| Boiling Point |
101 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.08 |
| Industry |
Industrial, Chemical Manufacturing, Textile, Chemical Synthesis, Research |