Sodium chlorate is used in

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textile printing and dyeing.

match industry.

antiseptics.

disinfectants.

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021

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Sodium chlorate (NaClO₃) is a strong oxidizing agent. It is widely used in the textile industry as an oxidizing agent for dyeing and printing processes. It is also used in the production of chlorine dioxide, a bleaching agent.

Sodium chlorate is a chemical compound with the formula NaClO₃.
Its primary uses leverage its strong oxidizing properties.

Sodium chlorate is also used as a weedkiller, defoliant, and in some fireworks and explosives formulations, although potassium chlorate is more common in pyrotechnics.

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