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Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12%

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12% is a widely used industrial disinfectant and bleaching agent. It plays a critical role in water treatment and sanitation applications in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number7681-52-9
Chemical FormulaNaOCl
AppearancePale yellow-green translucent liquid
Packaging25 kg and 50 kg HDPE drums
StorageCool, dry, ventilated chemical storage away from acids and heat sources

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12% — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Hypochlorite Solution 12%
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12%

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12% is a chlorine-based liquid disinfectant commonly used in water treatment plants for disinfection and odor control. It is an effective bleaching agent in textile and paper industries. The solution must be stored in cool, ventilated areas away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials like acids to maintain stability. Sodium Hypochlorite is supplied in durable black plastic drums to prevent degradation by UV light, ensuring consistent concentration during transit and storage. Finstar Chemicals supplies this chemical for use in municipal water disinfection, industrial wastewater treatment, and cleaning applications serving industrial buyers in East Africa. Procurement teams appreciate the consistent grade and documentation enabling compliance with industrial safety standards and environmental regulations. Proper handling procedures reduce risks during batching and dosing operations. Sodium Hypochlorite’s strong oxidizing properties demand adherence to PPE and spill-control measures to ensure worker safety in operational environments. Finstar provides expert logistics coordination for reliable delivery across Kenya and neighboring markets.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Water disinfectionUsed to kill pathogens and control microbial growth in municipal and industrial water systems to ensure safe water quality.
Textile bleachingApplied in fabric bleaching operations to whiten textiles by oxidizing natural pigments.
Wastewater treatmentOxidizes contaminants in industrial effluents to reduce pollutant load before environmental discharge.
Surface sanitationEmployed as a sanitizer for hard surfaces in food processing and healthcare facilities due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action.

Benefits

Maintains water safetyIts oxidative disinfection properties effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses ensuring potable water compliance.
Enhances textile brightnessEfficiently breaks down color impurities in fabrics resulting in higher-quality bleached products.
Reduces biofilm formationContinual dosing inhibits microbial biofilms in pipes and tanks, lowering maintenance costs and downtime.
Stable concentration in supplied drumsUV-resistant black drums protect solution integrity during transport and storage, ensuring dosing accuracy and operational consistency.

Features

Industrial grade 12% concentrationMeets specifications required for disinfection and bleaching without excessive chemical handling risks.
UV-resistant HDPE packagingBlack plastic drums minimize photodegradation, preserving effectiveness over extended storage periods.
Batch documentation availableProvides quality assurance with Certificates of Analysis upon request for regulatory compliance.

Industries Served

Water TreatmentCritical in municipal and industrial water systems for microbial control and quality maintenance.
Textile ManufacturingUsed extensively in bleaching processes to prepare fabrics for dyeing.
Paper IndustryUtilized for pulp bleaching and improving paper brightness.
Food ProcessingSanitizes processing equipment and surfaces ensuring hygiene compliance.

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12% is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 12% is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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