Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrate is a white to yellowish crystalline powder, highly soluble in water it is available as both solid and solution.  It is a highly effective corrosion inhibitor found in closed loop circuits and as an additive in industrial lubricants. Sodium nitrite is also a chemical reagent used to manufacture products in the textile and rubber manufacturing industries. 

In food, sodium nitrite is an antimicrobial salt used in the curing process of a number of meats, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing spoilage.  It also helps to give meats their colour and enhances flavour. Commonly known as food additive number E250, it is effective at inhibiting botulism-causing bacteria in processed meat, fish and vegetables.

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