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Sodium Chloride

Inorganic salt commonly used as a thickener and viscosity modifier in cleaning products. Generally recognized as safe with low toxicity.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Feb 22, 2026
Health score0.0
-5Okay5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

None at typical use concentrations, possible mild skin or eye irritation at very high concentrations

Benefits

Thickening agent, viscosity control, inexpensive and widely available

References

Waters containing Sodium Chloride

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