SH Dilution Calculator for Soft Wash Batch Mix

Calculate sodium hypochlorite, water and optional compatible surfactant for a target soft wash batch concentration.

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How it works

SH volume = total batch × target concentration ÷ source concentration. Water = batch − SH − surfactant. Surfactant is included in the final batch and is assumed to contain no SH. The displayed ratio is all non-SH-source liquid to SH source, by volume.

Worked example

At 12.5% source, a 10 US gal batch at 2% needs 1.6 gal SH and 8.4 gal water with no surfactant. With 0.1 gal compatible surfactant, water becomes 8.3 gal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this account for old SH?

No. SH degrades with age, heat and storage conditions. Use a verified current source concentration, not an assumed original strength.

Is the target concentration a treatment recommendation?

No. Choose concentrations only from the product label and applicable equipment instructions. This tool performs batch arithmetic, not surface-treatment selection.

Is batch strength the same as downstream outlet strength?

Not when an injector adds more water. Use this calculator for the pickup or batch concentration, then use a measured draw ratio in the Downstream Injector Calculator.

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