What is another word for sodium chlorate?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊdi͡əm klˈɔːɹe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Sodium chlorate is a chemical compound with the formula NaClO3. It is widely used in many industries, including agriculture, paper, and textile manufacturing, as well as in the production of explosives, and a variety of other chemicals. There are several synonyms for the chemical compound, including sodium chlorate (I), chloric acid sodium salt, and chloric acid, sodium salt. Sodium chlorate is a strong oxidizing agent and is used to bleach paper and textiles. It is also used as a herbicide, and in the production of fireworks and blasting agents. Despite its widespread use, sodium chlorate can pose health and environmental hazards and should be handled with care.
