Sodium Chlorite, NaClO2, CAS No 7758-19-2

Questions & Answers for Sodium Chlorite, NaClO2, CAS No 7758-19-2

How much does sodium chlorite cost?

You can purchase sodium chlorite at a minimum cost of Rs 60-70 per litre. The price will increase as per the quantity, application, packaging type, etc.

What is the use of sodium chlorite?

The main application of sodium chlorite is to produce chlorine dioxide for stripping and bleaching textiles, pulp, and paper. Other uses of sodium chlorite are as follows:

• It is used as a sterilizing agent in municipal water treatment plants for disinfection and purification by generating chlorine dioxide.
• It is used as a surface cleaner for food processing areas.
• It is used for antimicrobial treatment for food.

How is sodium chlorite made?

Commercially, chlorine dioxide is reacted to sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide to form sodium chlorite.