Sodium hypochlorite General

Reaction of perfluoroaLkenes and hypochlorites has been shown to be a general synthesis of perfluoroepoxides (32) (eq. 7). This appears to be the method of choice for the preparation of epoxides from internal fluoroalkenes (38). Excellent yields of HFPO from hexafluoropropylene and sodium hypochlorite using phase-transfer conditions are claimed (34). 

Thiol spills are handled ia the same manner that all chemical spills are handled, with the added requirement that the odor be eliminated as rapidly as possible. In general, the leak should be stopped, the spill should be contained, and then the odor should be reduced. The odor can be reduced by sprayiag the spill area with sodium hypochlorite (3% solution), calcium hypochlorite solution (3%), or hydrogen peroxide (3—10% solution). The use of higher concentrations of oxidant gives strongly exothermic reactions, which iacrease the amount of thiol ia the vapor, as well as pose a safety ha2ard. The apphcation of an adsorbent prior to addition of the oxidant can be quite helpful and add to the ease of cleanup. 

Superchlorination typically refers to a dding FAC equal to 10 x ppm CAC, whereas shock treatment generally involves addition of 10 ppm FAC. The frequency of superchlorination or shock treatment depends on bather load and temperature. Calcium hypochlorite, because of its convenience, is widely used for superchlorination and shock treatment. Sodium hypochlorite, LiOCl, or chlorine gas are also used. Chloroisocyanurates are not recommended since their use would result in excessive cyanuric acid concentrations. 

Sodium bicarbonate is generally added to increase alkalinity and muriatic acid (HCl) or sodium bisulfate (NaHSO ) to reduce it. In general, with acidic sanitizers such as chlorine gas or trichloroisocyanuric acid, ideal total alkalinity should be in the 100—120 ppm range, whereas, with alkaline products such as calcium, lithium, or sodium hypochlorite, a lower ideal total alkalinity of 80—100 ppm is recommended (14). Alkalinity is deterrnined by titration with standard sulfuric acid using a mixed bromcresol green—methyl red indicator after dechlorination of the sample with thiosulfate. Dechlorination with thiosulfate causes higher readings due to formation of hydroxyl ion (32) ... 

Oxidation under moderate conditions (83) yields soUd products referred to as oxyceUuloses. This general term describes various products that must be qualified by indicating the oxidant employed. Among oxidants used are periodate, dinitrogen tetroxide, and sodium hypochlorite. CeUulose is particularly susceptible to oxidation under alkaline conditions. 

Pool chlorine, generally added in the form of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(0Cl)2) or sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), readily ionizes in water to yield the hypochlorite ion, 0C1- ... 

Liquid household bleach is generally a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Ammonia cleansers—including general household cleansers, wax removers, glass and window cleaners, and oven cleaners — are aqueous solutions of 5-10% ammonia, NH3. Mixing bleach with cleansers containing ammonia leads to the formation of a family of potentially toxic compounds known as chloramines. These toxic gases have acrid fumes that can bum mucous membranes. Scented bleaches can mask one s natural ability to detect these harmful fumes. 

It is permitted to substitute 5.25% sodium hypochlorite for the 10% alcoholic sodium hydroxide solution above. Allow one hour with agitation for the reaction. Adjustment of the pH is not required. Conduct general area monitoring to confirm that the atmospheric concentrations do not exceed the airborne exposure limit (See Section VIII). 

Thermal. Heating the solution to 60-80°C decomposes the sodium hypochlorite, albeit slowly. If the temperature is too high then this leads to the formation of chlorates via Equation 26.2. Therefore, care is required not to overheat the solution. The consequent requirement for large holding tanks and process safety issues mean that this approach is generally not favoured. 

The most common disinfectants in use nowadays are sodium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, ammonium quaternary salts, aldehydes, alcohols and phenol compounds. However, according to [25], all disinfectants require special attention. Indeed, glutaraldehyde, used widely in the past but now generally discarded in favour of compounds with a smaller impact on WWTP biological processes, has been found in concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 3.72 mg [15]. Moreover, triclosan, a common detergent and antimicrobial agent found in many personal care... 

Osmium tetroxide is obtained as an intermediate during recovery of osmium metal from osmiridium or other noble metal minerals (See Osmium). In general, oxidation of an aqueous solution of an osmium salt or complex, such as sodium osmate with nitric acid, yields the volatile tetroxide which may be distilled out from the solution. In the laboratory, the compound can be prepared by oxidation of the osmium tetrachloride, OsCh, or other halide solutions with sodium hypochlorite followed by distdlation. 

The most widely used, and often most convenient reagents for such one-pot reactions are sodium hypochlorite (45) or hypobromite (16). These reactions are performed in the presence of an organic base (generally triethylamine) that normally enhances the yield of cycloaddition products (45). This method was employed for many intermolecular reactions (71) and also seems especially suited for intramolecular ones (72-77) as well as for the solid-phase synthesis (78) of 2-isoxazolines. Hypohalite can also be replaced by sodium broruite in combination with a catalytic amount of tri-u-butyltin chloride (79). In a related method, O-tributylstannyl oximes were treated with tert-butyl hypochlorite to produce nitrile oxides that were trapped with aUcenes or alkynes to afford the corresponding isoxazolines or isoxazoles in moderate to good yield (80). 

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