Sodium chloride 99.9% AR [7647-14-5]

Sodium chloride 99.9% AR [7647-14-5]
Sodium chloride used as a foodstuff is responsible for the salty taste. Used in the glass and tanning industries and for food preservation. Used to melt snow and ice from streets and pavements. Used in spectroscopy and refrigeration.
Appearance colorless crystals
or white crystalline powder
Content (in roasted preparation) min. 99.9%
Water insoluble substances max. 0.005%
pH (5%, 20oC) 5.0 – 8.0
Roasting losses max. 1.0%
Total nitrogen (N) max. 0.001%
Iodides (I) max. 0.008%
Sulphates (SO4) max. 0.003%
Heavy metals (Pb) max. 0.0005%
Arsenic (As) max. 0.00005%
Bar (Ba) max. 0.003%
Magnesium (Mg) max. 0.002%
Potassium (K) max. 0.03%
Calcium (Ca) max. 0.004%
Iron (Fe) max. 0.0005%

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