Sodium chloride, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium chloride is widely used as a food additive, and a preservative. It is employed in the Chloralkali process for producing chlorine and sodium hydroxide, in the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate and calcium chloride, in the Mannheim process and in the Hargreaves process for producing sodium sulfate and hydrochloric acid. It is used in the manufacture of sodium chlorate, water softening and de-icing of roadways. Further it is used in several industries like pharmaceutical, textile, dyeing, rubber food and agriculture. It is used in the processing of steel, copper, vanadium, and other metals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1413°C
• Melting Point: 801°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ammonia.
• IUPAC Name: sodium;chloride
• Formula Weight: 58.44
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.5442
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.165 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
EINECSNumber	231-598-3
RTECSNumber	VZ4725000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only