Liquid Chlorine
Cl₂CAS Number: 7782-50-5
Industrial-grade liquid chlorine used primarily in water and wastewater treatment, PVC manufacturing, and bleach production. Contact us for current specifications and availability.
Specifications
| Chemical Formula | Cl₂ |
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
Packaging Options
- Cylinders
- Ton containers
Available Incoterms
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What is it used for?
Applications & Reactions
How Liquid Chlorine (Cl₂) is used across industries, with the key chemistry explained simply.
Drinking Water Disinfection
Dissolves in water to form hypochlorous acid, the active biocide that destroys bacteria, viruses, and pathogens. The gold standard for municipal water treatment.
Hydrolysis in water
Cl₂ + H₂O → HOCl + HCl
Bleach & Disinfectant Production
Reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in household and industrial bleaches and disinfectants.
Sodium hypochlorite synthesis
Cl₂ + 2NaOH → NaOCl + NaCl + H₂O
PVC & Plastics Manufacturing
Reacts with ethylene to form vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), the building block of PVC, the world's third most produced synthetic polymer.
Vinyl chloride formation
Cl₂ + C₂H₄ → CH₂=CHCl + HCl
Swimming Pool Sanitation
Maintains safe, clear pool water by continuously eliminating bacteria, algae, and organic contaminants through the same hypochlorous acid chemistry.
Active disinfectant formed
Cl₂ + H₂O → HOCl + HCl