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SULFATE SODIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
Universal entry(ies)
Na2SO4
formula, see observation
DEF

A white, water-soluble powder used in the food industry (chewing gum), in pharmacy (laxatives), in the manufacture of soaps, etc.

OBS

Hydrated sodium sulfate is known as Glauber's salt.

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2SO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
  • Fabrication du papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2SO4
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre blanche, soluble dans l'eau, employée en alimentation (gomme à mâcher), en pharmacie (laxatifs), en savonnerie, etc.

OBS

Sa solution officinale hydratée est le sel de Glauber.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2SO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
  • Procesos de fabricación de papel
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Na2SO4
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: Na2SO4

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