Sodium Hypo Chloride
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a widely used disinfectant and bleaching agent, commonly found in household bleach. It is effective in killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, making it essential for disinfecting drinking water, sanitizing surfaces, and treating swimming pool water. Industrially, it is used in bleaching textiles and paper, as well as in various chemical processes. Despite its usefulness, sodium hypochlorite is corrosive and can cause skin and eye irritation, so it must be handled with proper safety precautions.