Chlorinated Lime

Chlorinated Lime
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	Ca(OCl)Cl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 136..98
2	Synonym	Bleaching powder , Calcium oxychloride , Chloride of lime
3	Physical Property	Physical state Powder Colour Dull white Odour Strong odour of chlorine Taste Characteristics Solubility Partly soluble in water and alcohol .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It has rapid bactericidal action . ii)                   It is It kils most bacteria , some fungi , yeasts , algae , viruses and protozoa .
7	Side Effect	Ingestion of chlorinated lime causes irritation and corrosion of mucous membranes with pain and vomiting .
8	Storage	It is stored in well-closed container