Product: Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃)

CAS No.: 7631-99-4
Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizer)
UN No.: 1498
Appearance: White crystalline powder

Description: Sodium nitrate is produced through neutralization of nitric acid with sodium carbonate or mined from natural caliche deposits, serving as a versatile oxidizing agent in fertilizers (nitrogen source), glass manufacturing (refining agent), food preservation (E251), and pyrotechnics (oxidizer). Its hygroscopic nature and ability to release oxygen at high temperatures (decomposes at 380°C) make it critical for industrial and agricultural applications while requiring careful storage away from combustible materials.