November 2023
Fast facts on....common chemicals
We often get asked about these 4 chemicals:
- Water
- Sodium hydroxide
- Ethanol
- Table salt
These chemicals are all on the Inventory. As a reference, we’ve summarised their Inventory listing details below. If you’re registered with us and you’re importing or manufacturing (introducing) any of these chemicals, then you’re making a listed introduction.
CAS number
CAS name
Associated name
7732-18-5
Water
Aqua
1310-73-2
Sodium hydroxide (Na(OH))
Sodium hydroxide, or caustic soda
64-17-5
Ethanol
Alcohol or ethyl alcohol
7647-14-5
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Sodium chloride or sodium chloride, brine, purified
Tip for searching the Inventory: Use the chemical’s CAS number or CAS name. If you don’t know, ask your supplier or manufacturer. One resource you might find helpful is CAS Common Chemistry.
Inventory notice
Correction of chemical names - 23 November 2023
Chemicals added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate - 10 November 2023
Chemicals added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate (early listing) - 2 November 2023
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