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Sodium Chloride

  • Other
  • CAS 7647-14-5
  • IUPAC: sodium chloride

Sodium chloride (table salt) is a non-toxic inorganic compound with no GHS hazard classification at typical concentrations. No Prop 65 listing. No health concerns in consumer cleaners.

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is common table salt, used in cleaning formulas as an inert filler or viscosity modifier. Disclosed under California CA-RTK regulations as a non-active ingredient. No aquatic toxicity, not bioaccumulative, and not a health hazard at normal use concentrations.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
2/5
Purpose: Filler and viscosity modifier

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