Sodium Chloride

CAS Number

7647-14-5

Grade

ACS

Packaging

Fiber Drum

Sodium Chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt, is an ionic compound composed of sodium (Na⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions. It is readily soluble in water and is the most abundant mineral dissolved in seawater.
Chemical Formula: NaCl
Appearance: A white, crystalline solid.
Uses:
Food preservative: Historically used as a food preservative to prevent spoilage and enhance flavor.
Cosmetics and personal care Industry: In some cases, used in low concentrations in bath salts, toothpaste, and other products.
Water softening: It is used in ion exchange processes for water softening to remove hardness-causing minerals.
Road deicing: Used in some regions to melt ice and snow on roads during winter weather conditions.
Laboratory Research: Main component in some research processes and laboratory solutions.
Food Industry: It is sourced as food preservatives to prevent bacteria build-up and also enhance flavor.

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