Sodium Chlorite, Sodium Chlorous Acid, Textone, (%31), 7758-19-2.

Sodium Chlorite, Sodium Chlorous Acid, Textone, (%31), 7758-19-2

Sodium chlorite (NaClO₂) is a chemical compound with strong oxidizing properties. It typically appears as white or slightly yellowish crystals and is soluble in water. Sodium chlorite is used in various industrial and commercial applications.

Chemical Properties

• Molecular Weight: 90.44 g/mol

• Melting Point: 180 °C (decomposes)

• Density: 2.468 g/cm³

• Solubility: Soluble in water

Applications

• Water Treatment: Used as a disinfectant in drinking water and industrial water systems.

• Paper and Textile Industry: Employed in the bleaching of paper and textile products.

• Medical Applications: Used in dentistry and some medical disinfectants.

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.

• Cas Nr  7758-19-2.

Sodium chlorite should be handled with care due to its strong oxidizing and irritating properties.

Sodium chlorite is also known by several other names:

• Sodium Chlorous Acid: Refers to its chemical composition.

• Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt: Another chemical name.

• Textone: A commercial name used in some industries.