Preparation of Chlorine Solution

Preparation of Chlorine solution using Hypochlorite Solution
Preparation of Chlorine Solution using Bleaching powder Solution

Preparation of Chlorine solution using Hypochlorite Solution

Concentration of commercially available hypochlorite solution	Required chlorine Concentration	To prepare 1000 ml
	Required chlorine Concentration	Solution in ml	Add water in ml
5%	2	400	600
	1	200	800
	0.50%	100	900
10%	0.50%	50	950
	1	100	900
	2	200	800

Preparation of Chlorine Solution using Bleaching powder Solution

PREPARATION OF DILUTE SOLUTIONS OF BLEACHING POWDER
Strength of SBP (Strength of beaching powder)	Volume of water	Desired concentration	Bleaching powder in grams per litre
20%	1 litre	0.50%	25
		1%	50
		2%	200
		5%	250
		10%	500
25%	1 litre	0.50%	25
		1%	40
		2%	80
		5%	200
		10	400
30%	1 litre	0.50%	17
		1%	33
		2%	67
		5%	167
		10	333

Note: Bleach solution becomes unstable rapidly, hence it needs to be freshly prepared daily or changed on becoming dirty/turbid. Chlorine bleach can be corrosive. Protect metal instruments by thoroughly rinsing them with water after soaking for 10 minutes.

Source: Swachhta Abhiyaan Guidelines for Public Health Facilities

Last Modified : 2/12/2020

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