Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound used primarily as a food preservative and coloring agent, but also in various industrial applications.
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Nitrous acid, sodium salt;Sodium nitrous acid;Chile saltpeter
NaNO2
Toxic
Inorganic Intermediate , Corrosion Inhibitor , Food Chemicals , Anti-Corrosive
White to slightly yellowish crystalline solid
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Odorless