Sodium chlorite
Formula: NaClO2 Mol. Wt: 90.44
CAS No.: 7758-19-2 
Description: Solid Sodium Chlorite is a white or yellow-green crystal or crystalline powder, slightly hygroscopic. Easily soluble in water.
Functional use: Strong bleaching agent, oxidant.
Packing and storage: 50kg net in plastic drum. Store in cool, ventilated and dry place. Preserve in well-closed containers.
Shelf life: 1 year in original packages under the described conditions.
Specification:
Assay(NaClO2) 82.0% Min
Sodium chlorate(NaClO3) 3.5% Max
Sodium chloride(NaCl) 17.0% Max
Water(H2O) 1.0% Max

Application:The main application of sodium chlorite is the generation of chlorine dioxide for bleaching and stripping of textiles, pulp, and paper