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7632-00-0 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Medication
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sodium nitrite
1, record 1, English, sodium%20nitrite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Slightly yellowish or white crystals, pellets, sticks or powder. Oxidizes on exposure to air. Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol and ether ... decomposition at 320°C ... Uses: ... rubber accelerators; color fixative and preservative in cured meats, meat products, fish, etc., pharmaceuticals; photographic and analytical reagent; dye manufacture; preparation of nitric oxide. 2, record 1, English, - sodium%20nitrite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: NaNO2 3, record 1, English, - sodium%20nitrite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Médicaments
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nitrite de sodium
1, record 1, French, nitrite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- azotite de sodium 2, record 1, French, azotite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel sodique de l'acide nitreux, présenté sous forme de cristaux blancs tirant parfois sur le jaune, solubles dans l'eau. Mélangé au sel de cuisine, c'est un conservateur; combiné avec certains nitrates, il aide à fixer la couleur des viandes. 2, record 1, French, - nitrite%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : NaNO2 3, record 1, French, - nitrite%20de%20sodium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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