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Overview

Product Name

Sodium Silicate 40

Brand Name

Sodium Silicate 40

Product ERP ID

N/A

Product ID

0452

Description

Sodium Metasilicate is a white, granular powder or solid that is highly soluble in water. Sodium Metasilicate is commonly used as a cleaning agent and detergent in the formulation of heavy-duty cleaners, degreasers, and laundry detergents. Sodium Metasilicate is also used in metal cleaning and surface preparation and in certain welding applications. Sodium Metasilicate is employed in the production of adhesives, and cements, and as a binding agent in ceramics and refractory materials.



Identifiers

Chemical Name

Disodium Metasilicate

EC #

229-912-9

Molecular Formula

Na2SiO3 or Na2O3Si

CAS #

1344-09-8

InChI Key

NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

Disodium metasilicate; Disodium silicate; Disodium Monosilicate; Sodium Metasilicate-Anhydrous



Classifications

Product Chemistries

Sodium Compounds



Tags

Industries

  • Water Treatment
  • Building & Construction
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Food & Nutrition
  • HI&I
  • Oil & Gas
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Adhesives & Sealants

Applications

  • Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Wood Care & Preservation
  • Fabric & Textile Care
  • Building & Construction

Value Propositions

Marketing Segments

  • Wood Work & Joinery
  • Water Treatment
  • Technical Textiles
  • Petroleum Products
  • Cleaning Chemicals

Functions

  • Corrosion Inhibitor
  • Binder
  • Reagent
  • Humectant
  • Drying Agent

Properties


Property Name Value Unit
Boiling Point °C
Vapor pressure at 1172 °C 0.002 hPa
Relative Density 1.4 – 1.7
Density 1400 – 1700 kg/m3
Solubility in water Soluble
VOC content 0 %
Physical State Liquid
Color Colorless to light green
Odor Odorless
pH 11 – 13

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