Sodium chloride

كلوريد الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassBuffers, tonicity & sugars — tonicity agent
SynonymsNaCl, Common salt, Table salt, Saline salt
Common uses / formsTonicity adjustment in parenterals, ophthalmics and nasal products; isotonic saline and IV base solutions; also a diluent/channelling agent
PropertiesWhite crystalline powder or granules; freely soluble in water; MW 58.44; injection grade needs controlled bromide/heavy-metal and endotoxin limits
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeLocal
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesUbiquitous commodity; specify pharma/injection grade for parenterals (endotoxin, bromide, iodide limits)
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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