Sodium hypochlorite 2% is a solution with effective oxidation properties. The high reactivity of the active chlorine in the mixture allows a wide range of applications. Frequently, the product finds use as a rapid oxidizing agent and is used as a neutralizing agent in the environment of research and development laboratories. Since oxidation reactions are the basis of many chemical syntheses, the solution plays a crucial role here. Furthermore, specimen materials in histology are often placed in sodium hypochlorite solutions for storage.

The chemical formula of sodium hypochlorite is NaCIO. In aqueous solution, it dissociates to form Na+ and CIO-. It has an oxidizing effect when in contact with organic matter, and iodine is released with active chlorine vapors. Due to its chemical properties, sodium hypochlorite 2% is able to neutralize biological material and at the same time allow oxidation, whereby color and structural changes can be observed in samples.