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NACLO [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies)
NaClO
formula, see observation
7681-52-9
CAS number
DEF

An unstable sodium salt used as an antioxidant, bleaching agent, antiseptic and analytical reagent. A preservative for cheese.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaClO
formula, see observation
7681-52-9
CAS number
DEF

Sel sodique instable employé comme antioxydant, agent de blanchiment, antiseptique et réactif analytique. Conservateur de certains fromages.

OBS

L'hypochlorite de sodium est un composé chimique de formule NaClO. La solution aqueuse d'hypochlorite de sodium est appelée eau de Javel ou parfois simplement Javel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
  • Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NaClO
formula, see observation
7681-52-9
CAS number
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