If you weren't a chemist, you'd know sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) as bleach, or possibly as the "chlorine" you put in your swimming pool or spa. NaClO solution is a convenient way to handle chlorine in ...

The substance was a sodium hypochlorite solution called “Super 8,” which fire chief Michael Patterson told reporters is commonly used. He said an employee had used it for the floors.

This has led to a fast rise in the production and utilization of sodium hypochlorite for disinfecting workplace and household environments. While safe handling practices must be implemented ...