Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a solution made from reacting chlorine with a sodium hydroxide solution. Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as bleach, has a variety of uses and is an excellent disinfectant/antimicrobial agent. It is a broad-spectrum disinfectant that is effective for the disinfection of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mycobacterium.  Sodium hypochlorite is also widely used as a household cleaner, It is also used in water treatment and purification. However, sodium hypochlorite is NOT effective in the disinfection of bacterial spores and prions.