Product Summary
A white, odorless, crystalline powder, which is deliquescent and its water solution displays a neutral reaction. It dissolves in water and glycerin, and is slightly soluble in alcohol. It is a strong oxidizing agent.
Chemical formula
NaNO3
Packaging
Flexible container
Application
- Glass (antifoaming agent)
- Fertilizer
- Dye
- Low explosive
- Manufacture of salts such as potassium nitrate
- Oxidizing agent
- Combustion improver for cigarettes
- Heat treatment (brine solvent)
- For heat mediums
Handling precautions
Subject to the Fire Service Act (hazardous material category 1).
Inquiry
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- Performance Polymers & Chemicals Div.
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