states forensics uses

sodium acetate

heating pads, medications, buffer solutions, bacteria cultures, concrete sealant, shelf-life extending & pH control agent, textile dye assistant

sodium carbonate

glass manufacturing, laundry, softens water, paper & textiles, food additive , & cooking

sodium chloride

electrolytes, Solvay process, road salt, plastic, paper, textile industry bc. of improved dye absorption, & rubber manufacturing

sodium hydrogen carbonate

cooking, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, sports supplement, antacids

lithium chloride

producing lithium metals, desiccant,

for drying air steams, flame colorant, bipolar disorder medication

potassium chloride

potash fertilizer, medication, low sodium salt, execution, hypokalemia treatment

calcium carbonate

dietary supplement, antacid for heartburn/ indigestion, chalk

calcium nitrate

wastewater treatment, concrete, latex coagulant, cold packs, fireworks, exothermic in water

calcium sulfate

food coagulants, plaster, dentistry, casts, gypsum

magnesium sulfate

seizure medication, bath solutions (epsom salt), laxatives, ankle sprains

cornstarch

food thickener, dry shampoo, deodorant

glucose

energy consumption, respiration, carbohydrate calories, hypoglycemia treatment, Monosaccharide

sucrose

food sweetener, syrup, Disaccharide

boric acid

eye wash, fiberglass manufacturing, antiseptic, pesticide, contact solution

ammonium chloride

fertilizer, cough medicine, metalwork, food additive, photography

PETE

Bev bottles, carpet, fiberfill, rope, scouring pads, fabric, Mylar

HDPE

Food containers, bags, lumber, furniture, flower pots, signs, trash cans, toys, cutting board

PVC

Food packaging, shampoo containers, construction (PVC pipes), tiles, credit cards

LDPE

Food containers (specifically bags/grocery bags), plastic wrap, prosthetics

PP

Food containers, medicine containers, automobile batteries, carpet, rope, plastic wrap, lab equipment

PS

Styrofoam, tableware, coffee cups, toys, lighting, signs, insulation

PC

Shatterproof glass, eyeglass lenses, Bisphenol A

PMMA

plexiglass, glass substitute