Bleaching powder is a pale yellowish powder with a strong chlorine odour. It is soluble in water, but due to contaminants, we never see a clear solution. Ca(OCl2) is its chemical formula, and its chemical name is Calcium hypochlorite. It is used in the textile sector as a bleaching agent for cotton and linen, as well as for bleaching unclean garments in the laundry. Because it is a strong oxidizing agent, it is utilized as an oxidizer in a variety of industries. It’s a disinfectant that's used to make potable water by disinfecting water.