Sodium salicylate

Submitted by ivars211 on Wed, 2014-03-12 16:00

Formula:

HOC₆H₄COONa

Synonyms:

Salsonin, Monosodium salicylate, Sodium o-hydroxybenzoate, Diuratin, Monosodium salt

Description:

Sodium salicylate is commonly used in whistle compositions. It is a white powder and is said to perform better than the cheaper alternative, potassium benzoate.

Sources:

Fireworks supply stores.

Sodium salicylate is a sodium salt of salicylic acid. It can be prepared from sodium phenolate and carbon dioxide under higher temperature and pressure.

It is used in medicine as an analgesic and antipyretic. Sodium salicylate also acts as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and induces apoptosis in cancer cells. It is also potential replacement for aspirin for people sensitive to it.

Hazards:

Harmful if swallowed, affects the central nervous system. Irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Do induce vomiting immediately by medical personnel.

Harmful

MSDS:

Sodium salicylate MSDS

Compositions containing Sodium salicylate :

Degn report formula Composition 70 Potassium perchlorate 30 Sodium salicylate	Lancaster Whistle mix #1 Composition 75 Potassium perchlorate 25 Sodium salicylate
Oztap Whistle mix #1 Composition 80 Potassium chlorate 10 Sodium chlorate 9 Sodium salicylate 10 Vaseline 1 Iron oxide (Red)	Oztap Whistle mix #2 Composition 50 Potassium chlorate 20 Potassium nitrate 10 Sodium chlorate 10 Sodium salicylate 10 Paraffin oil 0.2 Iron oxide (Red)
Oztap Whistle mix #3 Composition 60 Potassium chlorate 10 Potassium nitrate 10 Sodium chlorate 10 Sodium salicylate 10 Paraffin oil 0.2 Iron oxide (Red)	Salicylate whistle Composition 74 Potassium perchlorate 22.5 Sodium salicylate 2.5 Petroleum jelly 1 Iron oxide (Red)
Whistle mix #1 Composition 72.5 Potassium perchlorate 27.5 Sodium salicylate	Whistle mix #3 Composition 40 Potassium chlorate 10 Sodium chlorate 30 Potassium nitrate 10 Sodium salicylate 10 Paraffin oil 0.2 Ferric oxide