Sodium chloride

Sodium chloride

Table salt; Rock salt; Halite; Common salt

CAS 7647-14-5

Chemical Formula NaCl

Molecular Weight 58.44 g/mol

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is widely used in medical and industrial applications. In healthcare, it serves as an electrolyte replenisher, a component of intravenous saline solutions, and a preservative. It is essential for maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity in the body.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Excipient in Drug Formulations: Acts as an isotonic agent in tablets, injections, and IV solutions.
  • Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS): A key ingredient in ORS for treating dehydration.
  • Nasal & Eye Drops: Used in sterile saline solutions for cleansing and moisturizing.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Raw Material for Chlor-Alkali Industry: Used in the production of chlorine, caustic soda (NaOH), and hydrogen via electrolysis.
  • Intermediate for Inorganic Compounds: Used to manufacture sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate, and hydrochloric acid.

3. Agrochemicals

  • Animal Feed Supplement: Added in small amounts to livestock feed as a mineral supplement.
  • Weed Control: Used as a desiccant or non-selective herbicide in some traditional/organic farming methods.

4. Water Treatment

  • Water Softening: It is crucial for water softening to remove calcium and magnesium ions and is used to regenerate ion-exchange resins. It can also be used in potable water and wastewater treatment.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99.0% (pharmaceutical/food grade)
Appearance White crystalline powder or granules
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point 1,413 °C (decomposes)
Melting Point 801 °C
Density 2.16 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water (~357 g/L at 20 °C); insoluble in alcohol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point Not applicable (non-flammable)

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3. What Is The Minimum Order Quantity (Moq) For Sodium chloride?
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4. How Can I Ensure The Quality Of Sodium chloride Supplied By Multichem?
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