Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP), also known as calcium hypochlorite, which is primarily used for disinfection, sanitation, and bleaching. It’s a key product within Grasim’s chemicals business. Grasim offers various grades of SBP, including industrial and analytical grades, with different purity levels and packaging options.
Appearance and Odour : Powder, White solid with odour of chlorine
pH : 11.5 (5% solution)
Chlorine Content : Min.35% m/m
Bulk Density : 0.8 – 1.2 gm/cc at 20 °C
Boiling Point : Not applicable
Melting Point : Decomposes at temperature above 100 °C
Flash Point : Not applicable
Auto Ignition : Not applicable
Flammable Limit : Not Applicable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) : Not Applicable
Solubility in Water : 23.4 gm/100 ml water at 40 °C
Solubility in Organic Solvents : Not Known
Oxidizing /Explosive Properties : Strong Oxidizer, so it has serious fire and explosion risks