Bleaching Powder is a chemical compound widely used for various purposes, primarily as a bleaching agent and disinfectant. It is commonly used as a bleaching agent for textiles, wood pulp, and paper, as well as for whitening cotton and linen in the textile industry. This is a yellowish-white powder with a strong chlorine odor. It is a mixture of calcium hypochlorite, calcium chloride, and calcium hydroxide. Bleaching Powder is a powerful disinfectant and is often used for sanitizing surfaces, treating wastewater, and purifying drinking water.