Description
What is Sodium Chloride?
Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt or common salt, with the chemical formula NaCl, is an essential mineral found as clear, cubic crystals. This salt is vital for life and has numerous uses in our daily routine.
What do you use Sodium Chloride for?
Sodium chloride has a wide range of applications:
- Food industry: As a seasoning and preservative.
- Medicine: In intravenous solutions and for oral rehydration.
- Industrial: In the production of other chemicals and as a descaling agent.
Properties of Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance in the human body and is essential for nerve and muscle function.
Other common areas of application:
- In the cosmetic industry as a gentle exfoliant.
- As brine for cooling applications.
- Winter road maintenance for melting ice on roads.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How should I safely store Sodium Chloride? Store it in a dry environment at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container.
- Is Sodium Chloride Safe for Consumption? Yes, it is the same salt that we use daily in our diet, but it is always good to check its purity for specific applications.
- Can excessive sodium chloride intake be harmful? Excessive intake can lead to hypertension and other health problems. It is always good to follow the recommended daily intake.
- Where can I find more information about Sodium Chloride? More information can be found in the safety data sheets offered, or at: Pubchem.
Where can I buy Sodium Chloride?
Are you looking for sodium chloride for culinary, medical or industrial applications? DutchChems offers top quality sodium chloride for your specific needs.
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