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Is Sodium Hypochlorite vegetarian?

Sodium Hypochlorite

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Sodium hypochlorite is an alkaline inorganic compound with the formula NaOCl, commonly known in dilute aqueous solution as bleach, and is the sodium salt of hypochlorous acid.

Also known as Hypochlorous Acid, Sodium Salt
INCI name Sodium Hypochlorite
CAS number 7681-52-9
EC number 231-668-3
CosIng ID 59174
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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