Sodium hypochlorite

Sodium hypochlorite is a compound used for large scale water purification, odour removal, disinfection and bleaching. It has the chemical formula of NaClO. In its anhydrous form, the compound is unstable and could lead to explosions. It requires refrigeration for safe storage. Recently, the Punjab government announced plans to set up a sodium chloride storage unit in Ludhiana under its ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission to achieve 100% potable water supply.