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Sodium Chloride

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

Sodium Chloride (CAS 7647-14-5) appears in 2 of the 2,036 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of July 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Sodium chloride (table salt) is an inorganic compound with no GHS hazard classification at typical concentrations. Not on California's Prop 65 list. Not classified as a skin/eye irritant, carcinogen, or sensitizer at consumer-cleaner use levels.

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

Common questions about Sodium Chloride

What is Sodium Chloride used for in car care?
Filler and viscosity modifier
Is Sodium Chloride a VOC?
No. Sodium Chloride is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Sodium Chloride on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Sodium Chloride is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Sodium Chloride biodegradable?
Yes. Sodium Chloride has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.