Sodium Chlorite

Synonym(s)

: Salt, halite, table salt, rock salt

Mol. Formula

: ClNa

EC / List no.

: 231-598-3

CAS no.

: 7647-14-5

Molecular weight

: 58,44

Sodium chloride is an inorganic chloride salt with sodium (1+) as the counterion. It has an emetic and flame retardant role. It is an inorganic chloride and an inorganic sodium salt.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, antifreeze products, textile treatment products and dyes, laboratory chemicals, cosmetics and personal care products, inks, toners, paper chemicals and dyes
» This substance is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fisheries, construction and civil works, scientific research and development, printing and recorded media reproduction, and healthcare.
» This substance is used in the manufacture of textiles, leather or fur, wood and wood products and food products.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances, air fresheners, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Sodium chloride appears as a colorless crystalline solid.
» It has a salty taste.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	801
Density	g/cm³	2.163	20 °C
Solubility	g/ L	317	20 °C, soluble with water
pH		6.7- 7.3	Aqueous solution
Refractive index		1.5442
Surface tension	mN/m	73.03	14.5 g/L, 23 °C
Corrosivity		Corrosive to base metals