Sodium Salicylate

ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Salicylic acid sodium salt, o-hydroxybenzoic acid sodium salt.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CAS
54-21-7
EC
200-198-0
Food Code
-

Sodium Salicylate is the high-purity sodium salt of salicylic acid, widely used as an analgesic and antipyretic intermediate. This Pharma/USP Grade compound is prized for its excellent solubility in water and alcohol.

The product functions as a powerful keratolytic active in personal care products, effectively treating dandruff and skin blemishes. As a Technical Grade chemical, it also serves as a vital intermediate in the synthesis of organic dyes.

Commercially, it is valued for its antiseptic properties, making it an effective preservative in various industrial and medicinal liquids. It is a stable, crystalline powder that ensures consistent performance in large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Sodium Salicylate

  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Used in the formulation of liquid-dose pain relief and fever-reducing medications.
  • Skin & Hair Care: Key ingredient in medicated shampoos and acne treatments to exfoliate skin and prevent irritation.
  • Corrosion Inhibition: Utilized in industrial cooling systems and metalworking fluids to prevent oxidative damage.

Classified as Harmful if Swallowed (H302) and an Eye Irritant. Utilize Nitrile Gloves, Safety Goggles, and Dust Masks to prevent ingestion and irritation during handling.

25 kg Fiber Drums or 50 kg Steel Drums with PE liners.

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