Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula NaC7H5O2. It is a widely used food preservative, with an E number of E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid.
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RIG WASH is a highly concentrated, heavy duty cleaner/degreaser formulated for oilfield and industrial use. This product cleans grease, oily dirt, and thick grime build up from heavy equipment, machinery, tools, concrete floors and metal surfaces. Specially formulated for offshore use, RIG WASH is biodegradable, contains no phosphorus or petroleum distillates, and will inhibit sheen formation in water.
Calcium carbide, also known as calcium acetylide, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of CaC2. Its main use industrially is in the production of acetylene and calcium cyanamide.