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Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies)
NaClO2
formula, see observation
7758-19-2
CAS number
DEF

White crystals or crystalline powder, slightly hygroscopic, soluble in water, mp 180-200C (decomposes) ... Use: For improving taste and odor of potable water (as an oxidizing agent); bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, edible and inedible oils, shellacs, varnishes, waxes and straw products; oxidizing agent; reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: NaClO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaClO2
formula, see observation
7758-19-2
CAS number
DEF

Poudre ou cristaux blancs solubles dans l'eau et très oxydants. S'emploient pour éclaircir les amidons et les graisses, traiter l'eau potable, blanchir la pâte de bois, les vernis.

OBS

Formule chimique : NaClO2

Spanish

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