Sodium Nitrite is used in various industries
Sodium Nitrite is used in various industries. In the Pharmaceutical Industry it is used as an intermediate in production of saccharine. In the textile industry as a bleaching agent and in the Rubber Industry as a rubber foam blowing agent.
Sodium nitrite is a salt and an anti-oxidant that is used to cure meats like ham, bacon and hot dogs. Sodium nitrite serves a vital public health function: it blocks the growth of botulism-causing bacteria and prevents spoilage