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Chlorine

What is Chlorine?

Chlorine is a chemical element most abundant as the cholride ion, which is a part of common salts. [1]

Chlorine is a toxic gas that irritates the respiratory system. [1]


History

The most common compound of chlorine, sodium chloride, has been known since ancient times; archaeologists have found evidence that rock salt was used as early as 3000 B.C. and brine as early as 6000 B.C. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Chlorine


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Chlorine".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural & Possibly Unsafe

References
  1. Chlorine - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 8, 2009 @ 4:29 AM

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