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Sodium Hypochlorite 3%
1. Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Sodium Hypochlorite 3%
- Alliance Code
- sodium-hypochlorite-3
- Grade
- —
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 7681-52-9PubChem
- Formula
- ClNaOPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 74.44PubChem
- Product Type
- solution
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade — | — | — | current | current |
| — | 12.5% | — | sodium-hypochlorite-12-5 | View TDS → |
| — | 8.25% | — | sodium-hypochlorite-8-25 | View TDS → |
| — | 5.25% | — | sodium-hypochlorite-5-25 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | sodium-hypochlorite-1 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | sodium-hypochlorite-10 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | sodium-hypochlorite-2 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | sodium-hypochlorite-6 | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Not recommended | — | Rapid degradation; never use with oxidizers. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
EPDM elastomer | Fair | 60 | Service below 35 %; swelling and embrittlement above. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Poor | — | Use EPDM or PTFE for sealing | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 100 | Gaskets, lining; best-in-class | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
PVDF fluoropolymer | Excellent | 80 | Preferred fluoropolymer for piping | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
PVDF (Kynar) fluoropolymer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for high-purity peroxide service. | Solvay H2O2 Materials of Construction |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Inert to all oxidizers within normal service temperatures. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Concrete (untreated) glass ceramic | Not recommended | — | Reactive; line with HDPE/FRP | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
304 stainless steel metal | Good | 40 | May darken; acceptable for short-term storage | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
304 Stainless Steel metal | Fair | 40 | Surface oxidation at higher concentrations; passivate before service. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316 stainless steel metal | Excellent | 40 | Passivated surfaces preferred | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
316L stainless steel metal | Excellent | 60 | Welds require post-weld passivation | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Passive layer stable; avoid prolonged service above 60 °C. | Solvay H2O2 Materials of Construction |
Aluminium 1100/3003 metal | Good | 40 | Limit to dilute service | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
Brass metal | Not recommended | — | Copper-induced decomposition | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
Carbon steel metal | Not recommended | — | Catalytic decomposition; not for any service | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
Carbon Steel metal | Not recommended | — | Rapid corrosion; never use with oxidizers. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Copper metal | Not recommended | — | Catalytic decomposition; severe | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
CPVC thermoplastic | Good | 60 | Acceptable to 60 °C | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
HDPE thermoplastic | Good | 50 | Concentrations ≤ 50%; vented containers only | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
Polypropylene thermoplastic | Good | 25 | Service below 35 % at ambient; avoid above 25 °C. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PVC thermoplastic | Fair | 40 | Embrittlement risk above 40 °C | Solvay H2O2 Safety & Handling |
Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 20 of 22 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Not recommended | — | Rapid degradation; never use with oxidizers. |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Poor | — | Use EPDM or PTFE for sealing |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 100 | Gaskets, lining; best-in-class |
PVDF fluoropolymer | Excellent | 80 | Preferred fluoropolymer for piping |
PVDF (Kynar) fluoropolymer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for high-purity peroxide service. |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Inert to all oxidizers within normal service temperatures. |
Concrete (untreated) glass ceramic | Not recommended | — | Reactive; line with HDPE/FRP |
304 stainless steel metal | Good | 40 | May darken; acceptable for short-term storage |
304 Stainless Steel metal | Fair | 40 | Surface oxidation at higher concentrations; passivate before service. |
316 stainless steel metal | Excellent | 40 | Passivated surfaces preferred |
316L stainless steel metal | Excellent | 60 | Welds require post-weld passivation |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Passive layer stable; avoid prolonged service above 60 °C. |
Aluminium 1100/3003 metal | Good | 40 | Limit to dilute service |
Brass metal | Not recommended | — | Copper-induced decomposition |
Carbon steel metal | Not recommended | — | Catalytic decomposition; not for any service |
Carbon Steel metal | Not recommended | — | Rapid corrosion; never use with oxidizers. |
Copper metal | Not recommended | — | Catalytic decomposition; severe |
CPVC thermoplastic | Good | 60 | Acceptable to 60 °C |
HDPE thermoplastic | Good | 50 | Concentrations ≤ 50%; vented containers only |
PVC thermoplastic | Fair | 40 | Embrittlement risk above 40 °C |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN1791Vendor Label
- Hazard Class
- 8Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Hypochlorite solutionAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- —unknown
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- —unknown
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —unknown
- ACGIH TLV
- —unknown
- NIOSH REL
- —unknown
- NIOSH IDLH
- —unknown
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Sodium Hypochlorite 3%. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Sodium Hypochlorite 3% is supplied for applications where controlled, selective oxidation is required. Grade selection drives the choice between bulk industrial oxidation, electronics/semiconductor cleaning, and pharmaceutical-grade disinfection.
- Pulp and textile bleaching
- Wastewater treatment and odor control
- Etching and surface cleaning (electronics-grade only)
- Disinfection and sterilization (food/pharma-grade only)
- Chemical synthesis and polymerization initiation
Materials of construction must be rated for the concentration and temperature in service. Avoid contact with reducing agents, transition metals, and organic combustibles.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sunlight, and combustibles. Vented containers only — pressure may develop from slow decomposition. Original sealed containers; segregate from organics, metals (especially copper, iron, manganese), and reducing agents.
- Handling Precautions
- Use PPE including face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, and apron. Avoid contamination — never return unused material to the original container. Ground all transfer equipment.
- Incompatibilities
- Combustible materials, organic compounds, reducing agents, transition metal salts (catalytic decomposition), strong bases.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from date of manufacture in sealed, original packaging
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1791, Hypochlorite solution, 8, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President (Vice President, Alliance Chemical · CAGE Code 1LT50 · DOT Hazmat Registrant #2188383).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.