Chlorous acid is a chlorine oxoacid.
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII 7JRT833T5M · registered name CHLOROUS ACID · single chemical substance
Chlorous acid is a chlorine oxoacid. It is a conjugate acid of a chlorite.
Source: PubChem
Chlorous Acid is the inorganic acid that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Reduces body odourDEODORANTOxidises other ingredientsOXIDISINGCares for the mouthORAL CAREPrevents corrosion of packaging and equipmentANTICORROSIVEInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIAL
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name 亜塩素酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される無機酸である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
CHLOROUS ACIDINCI亜塩素酸Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 13898-47-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID80160853
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID9083344
- IUPAC
- Chlorous acid
- Molecular formula
- ClHO2
- Molecular weight
- 68.46 g/mol
Related literature
- Evaluation of Chlorous Acid Water as a Sanitizing Reagent in Hospital Environments · 2019
- Application of chlorous acid water for disinfection of surgical site in dairy cows · 2025
- Efficacy of two acidified chlorite postmilking teat disinfectants with sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid on prevention of contagious mastitis using an experimental challenge protocol. · 2002
- Efficacy of a Chlorous Acid Preoperative Skin Antiseptic · 1998
- Clinical efficacy of a chlorous acid preoperative skin antiseptic. · 1998
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