SODIUM CHLORITE (CED0003823)

SODIUM CHLORITE belongs to the alkali metal chlorites, a subclass of alkali metal oxoanionic compounds within the inorganic compounds. It is a mixed metal/non-metal compound with the chemical formula ClNaO2 and an average molecular weight of 90.44 g/mol. In industrial settings, the compound serves as an oxidizing agent and a biocide. It is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across various sectors. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used as a cicatrizant. Its applications in food, food processing, and cookware include the processing of fish and the preparation of wort and malt. In the building and construction sector, it is associated with tents or canopies. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically tobacco product cases, pipe accessories, and other smoking requisites. It is also present in electrical and electronic equipment, including relays, selectors, antennas, cores yokes or armatures, and superconducting magnets and superconducting coils. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include topical and oral administration.