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title: Sodium Chloride
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##### 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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