Mixing of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution

Sodium Hypochlorite Concentration (3-5%)

Total Volume
of Bucket/
Amount of Amount of
Container
Water
Water
In Litres (L)
In Litres (L) In Millilitres
(ML)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Put on required Personal Protective

Equipment, including: reusable utility
gloves, apron, rubber boots, hair net,
and face protection (goggles or fulllength face shields).

Measure the appropriate

amount of water as indicated
in step 3.

Determine the percentage of active

sodium hypochlorite by reading the active ingredients on the label of the bottle.
(Note: sodium hypochlorite concentration
will vary from approximately 1% to 10%).

Carefully pour the water into

the bucket.

Measure the appropriate

volume of sodium
hypochlorite solution found
in step 3.

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.91
1.82
2.73
3.64
4.55
5.46
6.37
7.28
8.19
9.1

910
1820
2730
3640
4550
5460
6370
7280
8190
9100

Amount of
Sodium
Hypochlorite
In Litres (L)

0.09
0.18
0.27
0.36
0.45
0.54
0.63
0.72
0.81
0.9

Amount of
Sodium
Hypochlorite
In Mllilitres
(ML)

90
180
270
360
450
540
630
720
810
900

Sodium Hypochlorite Concentration (6-10%)

Total Volume
of Bucket/
Amount of Amount of
Container
Water
Water
In Litres (L)
In Litres (L) In Millilitres
(ML)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

.96
1.92
2.88
3.84
4.8
5.76
6.72
7.68
8.64
9.6

960
1920
2880
3840
4800
5760
6720
7680
8640
9600

Amount of
Sodium
Hypochlorite
In Litres (L)

0.04
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.2
0.24
0.28
0.32
0.36
0.4

Amount of
Sodium
Hypochlorite
In Mllilitres
(ML)

40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400

Using the tables above, determine the correct amounts of sodium hypochlorite and water required to make
the decontamination solution mixture.

Carefully pour corresponding

amount of sodium hypochlorite
concentrate into the bucket
that contains the measured
water. Use caution to avoid
spillage.

Use a stainless steel mixing

spoon to gently mix the
solution. Solution is now
ready for use.

After use, dilute the solution

by adding water to the bucket,
then properly dispose. Note:
The sodium hypochlorite
solution should not be reused
and a new solution must be
made for each cleaning.
If visibly contaminated, the
solution should be replaced.