⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Sodium Chloride is a common salt used in food seasoning, preservation, and in various industrial applications.
- Food Industry: Used as a seasoning and preservative in food.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and other chemicals.
- Water Treatment: Used in water softening and as a disinfectant.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in saline solutions and as a part of intravenous fluids.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaCl
Molecular Weight
58.44 g/mol
Melting Point
801 °C
Density
2.165 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, non-flammable
IUPAC Name
sodium chloride
Molecular Formula
NaCl
Molecular Weight
58.44 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].[Cl-]
InChIKey
FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.