FORMULA
(Na2O•SiO2)n
CAS# 1344-09-8
DESCRIPTION
Sodium Silicate is a colourless, odourless liquid. The various grades of sodium silicate are characterised by their SiO2:Na2O weight ratio – lower ratios are classified as alkaline whereas higher ratios are neutral.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sodium Silicate has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Cleaning – used in detergents for humidification, emulsification and sequestering
- Construction – used in drilling fluids to stabilize borehole wells. Also used to in concrete for water-resistance
- Paper – used in adhesives for cementing cardboard
- Water treatment – removal of suspended solids/ coagulant
STRENGTHS & GRADES
- Available at various ratios from 1.6 to 3.3
- Product available to meet BS EN 1209:2003 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption
