Common Sulfate Sodium Chloride Salt Halite Cas 7647-14-5 Water Soluble

Sodium chloride, known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl

Sodium Chloride (NaCl), commonly known as salt, is a vital ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions in a 1:1 ratio. It is essential for human health as an electrolyte, widely used for seasoning and preserving food, de-icing roads, and in medical saline solutions. It is abundant in seawater and underground deposits

• Properties: It is an ionic compound, typically a white crystalline solid at room temperature.
• Health Role: It is necessary for regulating blood pressure, fluid volume, and nutrient absorption.
• Applications: Beyond food, it is used in chemical manufacturing (chlorine, sodium hydroxide), water softening, and as a de-icing agent.
• Production: Extracted via mining or evaporation of seawater.
• Medical Use: Used in intravenous (IV) fluids for rehydration, wound irrigation, and nasal sprays
• Safety Note: While necessary, excessive consumption can lead to health issues like hypertension