987509 15 Gal Sodium Hypochlorite is a liquid with a slightly yellow or green coloring. It is soluble in water and the odor is chlorine-like and is similar to household bleach. Some metals can cause a quicker decomposition and ineffectiveness of sodium hypochlorite. The natural properties of sodium hypochlorite make it an integral process for disinfecting areas. It can sanitize most materials from cooking equipment to clothing as a detergent.