Calcium Hypochlorite
PPG Industries produces high quality calcium hypochlorite. Two forms are
available. One is a dry, free-flowing
granular material readily soluble in
water, and the other is a slow-release
tablet. Both contain a minimum of 68%
available chlorine.
Zappit calcium hypochlorite granules and slow-release Pittabs -inch
calcium hypochlorite tablets find a
wide application in chlorinating swimming pools.
Super Zappit calcium hypochlorite
granules are specifically designed for
swimming pool shock or superchlorination treatment and contain a minimum
73% available chlorine.
Induclor calcium hypochlorite
granules and -inch tablets are
designed for industrial and municipal
treatment.
All products are EPA-registered.
General Applications
Calcium hypochlorite is a widely used
chlorine compound that is highly effective
against bacteria, algae, slime, fungi and
other harmful and objectionable microorganisms. Since calcium hypochlorite as a
solution is a very efficient killer of virtually
all bacteria, algae and other objectionable
micro-organisms, it is used as a standard for
comparison testing of other sanitizing chemicals.
While calcium hypochlorite is used primarily to chlorinate swimming pool, spa and
hot tub water, and to treat water supplies
and sewage, it is also frequently used as a
bleaching agent and sanitizer in industrial
applications.
Calcium hypochlorite granules, tablets,
or solutions can be used for continuous
chlorination or applied manually.
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
Operators use calcium hypochlorite as a
routine sanitizer to kill and prevent the
growth of algae, bacteria, and other
microorganisms. It is also widely used as a
shock treatment to destroy organic contamination in pool water, thereby improving the
water clarity. Strong calcium hypochlorite
solutions serve as disinfectants for cleaning
pool sides and bottoms, decks, diving
boards, ladders, floats, locker and shower
room floors and benches, sinks and toilets.
Municipal Water Treatment
Municipalities use calcium hypochlorite in
place of chlorine gas or liquid bleach to
Zappit, Super Zappit and Pittabs calcium
hypochlorite are used throughout the swimming
pool industry.
purify water. It is also effective for treating
wells; sanitizing new water mains; controlling algae, especially sudden growths, in
reservoirs, filters and other equipment;
treating sewage and controlling odors.
PPGs Induclor granular and -inch tableted
calcium hypochlorite are NSF 60 certified
for drinking applications.
Wastewater Treatment Calcium
hypochlorite is used to treat wastewater
effluents under controlled conditions by
textile mills, paper mills, tanneries, food
processing plants and more.
Other Applications Other uses for
calcium hypochlorite include sanitizing food
and beverage containers and production
equipment in dairies, restaurants, hospitals
and farms. Calcium hypochlorite also is
used to control algae and slime in commercial and industrial cooling water systems.
Grades and Forms
PPG Industries markets granular calcium
hypochlorite under several trademarks
including Induclor, Zappit and Super Zappit.
PPG also manufactures -inch (7 gram)
Induclor and Pittabs tablets to provide slow
release of chlorine.
Induclor granules and -inch tablets are for
industrial and municipal applications. Both are
NSF 60 certified for potable water use.
Health Hazards
Keep calcium hypochlorite out of the
reach of children. Calcium hypochlorite is
harmful if swallowed and may be fatal.
Because calcium hypochlorite is a strong
oxidant, it may produce chemical burns. Do
not allow the product to get in eyes, on skin
or on clothing. Do not inhale the product.
Eye or Skin contact: Flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
clothing if it is contaminated. For eye contact, or if skin irritation occurs, get immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove person(s) affected
to fresh air. If signs of irritation or discomfort occur, take the person to a hospital or
physician immediately.
Calcium Hypochlorite
Swallowing: If the person is conscious
and not having convulsions, give him or her
large quantities or water to drink. Do not
induce vomiting. Take the person to a hospital or physician immediately. If the person is
unconscious or having convulsions, do not
attempt to induce vomiting or give anything
by mouth to that person. Get medical attention immediately.
Additional health and safety information
is contained in the Material Safety Data
Sheet.
In Case of Emergency
In case of an emergency, call the PPG
Industries Emergency Response Center at
304-843-1300. In Canada, call Canutec at
613-966-6666.
Handling and Storage
Before using calcium hypochlorite, read
all label directions on the container. All handling and storage directions on the container should be followed to ensure accidentfree use of the chemical.
Do not skid or drop calcium hypochlorite
containers. Store the chemical in its original
container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
place. Be sure the calcium hypochlorite container is tightly closed when not in use.
Keep calcium hypochlorite away from lighted tobacco products.
In case of fire, drench with water. Since
calcium hypochlorite supplies oxygen,
attempts to smother the fire with a wet
blanket, carbon dioxide or dry chemical
extinguisher are ineffective.
Be sure to wash hands after handling
calcium hypochlorite.
Use only a clean, dry scoop (dedicated
for this use) made of metal or plastic each
time calcium hypochlorite is taken from the
container. Add calcium hypochlorite only to
water. A fire or explosion may result if
calcium hypochlorite is mixed with other
Typical Properties
Chemical Name
Calcium Hypochlorite
Chemical Formula
Ca(OCl)
Dimension for Pittabs Tablets Only
3/4 diameter, 3/5 H, 7g weight
Granular Bulk Density, lb/ft3
64
Chemical Assay of Calcium Hypochlorite
Active Ingredient, Calcium Hypochlorite, %
73 nom.
Inert Ingredients, Readily soluble salts, %
27
Minimal Available Chlorine, %
70
Solubility in Water
Granular calcium hypochlorite dissolves readily at 77F.
Pittabs dry chlorinating tablets take about 7-8 hours to dissolve
at 86F when dispensed from a floating feeder delivery system.
Sample Solutions
1 lb. in 80,000 gallons = 1 ppm AvCl
2 dry oz. in 1 gallon = 1% solution or 10,000 ppm
pH Solutions
AvCl, ppm
pH
100
9.7
200
10.0
600
10.4
1000
10.7
2
chemicals, including other pool chlorinating
compounds, cyanuric acid, or pool treatment chemicals, contaminated with acids or
brought into contact with any easily combustible materials such as oil, kerosene,
gasoline, paint products and any other
organic materials.
Do not reuse empty calcium hypochlorite
containers. They should be rinsed with
water then destroyed when empty. Disposal
of empty rinsed containers in garbage also
is acceptable.
Packaging and Shipping
PPG supplies calcium hypochlorite in
granular and tablet form in a range of convenient sizes and containers. All packages
feature child-resistant safety closures.
Induclor granules are shipped in
100-pound plastic drums.
Induclor tablets are shipped in
100-pound plastic drums and 9.5-pound plastic bottles, packed six to a shipping case.
Zappit granules are shipped in
100-pound plastic drums, 75-pound plastic
drums, and 25-pound plastic pails.
Zappit 68% shock treatment is
packed in individually wrapped 1-pound
polyethylene pouches. They are shipped in
24-pound plastic pails.
Super Zappit 73% shock treatment
is available in 1-pound polyethylene pouches (50 per box or in 12 packs), or a 5-pound
bottle, packed six to a shipping case.
Pittclor 68% granules are used for
export. Export shipments have special
requirements and can be made in 45-kg plastic drums, 13-kg plastic pails, and 4-kg plastic bottles (24-kg per case).
Shipments are made from the PPG plant
at Natrium, WV.
Customer Service
For more information regarding PPGs
calcium hypochlorite, contact our customer
service department by calling 800-2452974, Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST. PPG's technical and
product safety staff is available to provide
additional information on technical issues,
applications, handling and storage, and
health and safety concerns.
Induclor and Pittabs are registered trademarks, and Zappit and Super Zappit are trademarks of PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
One PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15272
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Statements and methods presented are based upon the best available information
and practices known to PPG Industries at present, but are not representations or
warranties of performance, result or comprehensiveness, nor do they imply any
recommendations to infringe any patent or an offer of license under any patent.
The products mentioned herein can be hazardous if not used properly. Any
health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your
customers or employees, as the case may be. PPG Industries also recommends that,
before use, anyone using or handling this product thoroughly read and understand
the information and precautions on the label, as well as in other product safety
publications such as the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Like all potentially hazardous materials, this product must be kept out of the
reach of children.
1057H Revised 12/99
