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Record 1 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
NaF
correct, formula
7681-49-4
CAS number
DEF

Clear, lustrous crystals or white powder; insecticide grade frequently dyed blue. ... Use: Fluoridation of municipal water ...; degassing steel, wood preservative, insecticide ..., fungicide and rodenticide, chemical cleaning, electroplating, glass manufacture, vitreous enamels, preservative for adhesives, toothpastes, disinfectant ..., dental prophylaxis, cryolite manufacture, single crystals used as windows in UV and infrared radiation detecting systems.

OBS

sodium fluoride: Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaF
correct, formula
7681-49-4
CAS number
CONT

Le fluorure de sodium (NaF) recommandé dès 1896 pour détruire les blattes est aussi efficace contre les termites

OBS

fluorure de sodium: Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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