Liquid Chlorine
- HS Code: 28011000
- CAS NO. : 7782-50-5
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
General Description
Liquid Chlorine is a highly reactive inorganic chemical supplied as a liquefied gas under pressure. It is widely used as a disinfecting, oxidizing, and chlorinating agent across municipal, industrial, and chemical processing applications.
Liquid Chlorine is valued for its high effectiveness at low dosages, predictable chemical behavior, and suitability for continuous treatment systems. It plays a critical role in water disinfection, sanitation, chemical synthesis, and process control where consistent microbial control and oxidation performance are required.
Chemical Properties
• Molecular Weight: 70.90 g/mol
• Physical State: Liquefied gas
• Boiling Point: Approximately −34°C
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, forms hypochlorous acid
• Reactivity: Strong oxidizing agent, reacts with organic and inorganic materials
Technical Specification
• Purity levels: Min 99.8%
• Odor: Strong, pungent
Applications
Liquid Chlorine is used across multiple sectors requiring disinfection, oxidation, and controlled chlorination.
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Used for disinfection of drinking water, wastewater, and industrial effluents to control bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a raw material and intermediate in the production of chlorinated compounds, solvents, and specialty chemicals.
Pulp and Paper: Applied in bleaching and process water treatment to improve product quality and hygiene.
Textiles: Used in bleaching and processing applications where controlled oxidation is required.
Food and Beverage Processing: Used for sanitation and disinfection of process water and equipment, subject to regulatory approvals.
Swimming Pools and Public Utilities: Used for continuous disinfection to maintain safe and hygienic water conditions.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO
Packaging Details
900Kg Cylinders
Key Features/Benefits
100% IMDG compliant packing and stuffing of containers
