*Sodium Hypochlorite* `NaOCl`
aka *Liquid Bleach, Jik, Hypo, Chlorine Bleach*
It's the #1 disinfectant and water treatment chemical used in homes, hospitals, and factories in Nigeria.
# *1. Common Concentrations*
**Grade** **Strength** **Color/Smell** **Main Use**
**Household** 3% - 5% Light yellow. Strong bleach smell Jik, laundry, surface cleaning
**Commercial** 10% - 12% Yellow Hotels, schools, bulk cleaning
**Industrial** 13% - 15% Dark yellow Water treatment plants, factories
**Food Grade** 5% - 10% Light yellow Sachet water, food equipment sanitizing
The higher the %, the stronger it is and the faster it degrades in heat/sun.
# *2. Key Uses*
1. *Water Purification*
Disinfects borehole water, tank water, sachet water. Kills E.coli, cholera, bacteria, virus.
2. *Disinfecting