... or colorless crystals,granular,or powder.odourless.easily soluble in water,but not in alcohol.PH value of 1% solution is 11.5 ... fire-prevention agent for fabric, timber, and paper, also as water softening agent for boiler, food additive, buffering agent ,solder, ... ventilative and dry warehouse instead of in the open air, kept away from water, moisture and sunlight during transport, handled with ...