Toxicology
- Calcium hypochlorite is generally available as a white powder, pellets, or flat plates. It decomposes readily in water or when heated, releasing oxygen and chlorine (ATSDR, 2014)
- Sodium hypochlorite is an aqueous solution which though not flammable may react explosively in the presence of water and acids; sodium hypochlorite solutions can react with acids or ammonia to release chlorine or chloramine which are hazardous. (ATSDR, 2014)
- The toxic effects of sodium and calcium hypochlorite are primarily due to the corrosive properties of the hypochlorite moiety. Systemic toxicity is rare, but metabolic acidosis may . . .
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