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pulp and paper, S, Water Treatment

Sodium Silicate Solution (40%) (Na2SiO3)

Sodium Silicate Solution (40%) Sodium silicates are colorless glassy or crystalline solids, or white powders. Except for the most silicon-rich ones, they are readily soluble in water, producing alkaline solutions. When dried up it still can be rehydrated back in water. Sodium silicates are stable in neutral and alkaline solutions. Sodium silicate solution 40% is a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium silicate, often referred to as liquid glass or water glass. This solution is used in various industrial and commercial applications due to its unique properties and versatility. Synonyms Sodium Silicate Liquid 40% ; Liquid Glass 40% ; Water Glass 40% ; Alkaline Silicate Solution 40% Formula Na₂SiO₃ CAS No 1344-09-8 HS Code 28391900 Industries We Serve Construction Industry Automotive Industry Paper and Pulp Industry Detergents and Cleaning Products Chemical Industry Textile Industry Water Treatment Mining and Mineral Processing Agriculture Industry Food Industry Applications Acts as a builder in detergents, enhancing cleaning efficiency. Provides alkalinity for better removal of oils, grease, and dirt. Prevents corrosion of metal parts in washing machines and dishwashers. Used as a concrete hardener, sealer, and densifier, improving surface strength. Provides waterproofing and reduces permeability in cement and plaster. Utilized in fireproofing materials due to heat resistance. Strong inorganic adhesive for paper, cardboard, and wood products. Used as a binder in the manufacture of refractory bricks, foundry molds, and abrasive wheels. Acts as a buffer and alkaline stabilizer in bleaching processes. Enhances paper strength when used in coatings and sizing. Functions as an adhesive for corrugated boards. Serves as a coagulation and flocculation aid in wastewater treatment. Acts as a metal passivation agent for pipelines and boilers. Used as a binder for sand molds in foundries, giving strength and heat resistance. Acts as a soil conditioner and pH regulator in some applications. Ingredient in silica gel and precipitated silica manufacturing. Used in textile processing for sizing and finishing. Employed in fire-resistant coatings and welding rods. Plays a role in ceramics and catalysts production.

Chemical Manufacturing, S, Water Treatment

Sodium Metabisulphite (Na2S2O5)

Sodium Metabisulphite Sodium Metabisulphite is a white crystalline powder with a pungent sulfur dioxide odor. It is widely used as a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant in food, water treatment, and pharmaceuticals. The chemical also finds applications in textiles, mining, and photography due to its strong reducing properties. Synonyms Sodium Pyrosulfite, Disodium Pyrosulfite, Pyrosulfurous Acid, Disodium Salt, Sodium Disulphite, SMBS Formula Na₂S₂O₅ CAS No 7681-57-4 HS Code 28321090 Industries We Serve Food and Beverage Industry Chemical Industry Textile Industry Photography Pharmaceutical Industry Water Treatment Mining Industry Pulp and Paper Industry Cosmetics and Personal Care Textile Industry Applications Acts as a preservative and antioxidant (E223) in processed foods. Prevents browning in dried fruits, juices, and beverages. Used in wine and beer making to control microbial growth and oxidation. Removes chlorine and dissolved oxygen from wastewater and drinking water. Applied in boiler water treatment to prevent corrosion. Employed as a purifying agent in antibiotic production. Used as a conservant in medicines and formulations. Sometimes used in photographic developers and medical disinfectants. Functions as a bleaching agent for wool, silk, and jute. Helps in dyeing and printing processes as a reducing agent. Used in ore flotation (e.g., gold extraction) to prevent oxidation. Serves as a reducing agent in various chemical processes. Utilized in fixing baths to prevent oxidation of developing solutions. Applied in the tanning process for hides and skins.

S, Water Treatment

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (NaOCl)

Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Sodium Hypochlorite 10-12% Solution is a liquid chemical solution with strong disinfecting and bleaching properties. Commonly used as a disinfectant and cleaning agent in household and industrial settings. Applied in water treatment for the disinfection of drinking water and swimming pools. Utilized in the textile industry for bleaching and disinfecting fabrics. Plays a role in the food industry for surface sanitation. Synonyms Liquid Bleach ; Chlorine Bleach ; Javel Water ; Antiformin ; Hypo ; Sodium Oxychloride ; Disinfectant Bleach Solution Formula NaOCl CAS No 7681-52-9 HS Code 28289019 Industries We Serve Water Treatment Healthcare and Sanitation Food and Beverage Industry Textile Industry Pulp and Paper Industry Cleaning Products Agriculture Industry Laboratories Applications Widely used for disinfection of drinking water and wastewater treatment. Helps in swimming pool sanitation by killing bacteria, viruses, and algae. Used for odor control in water treatment plants. Active ingredient in liquid bleach for laundry whitening and stain removal. Water treatment used in food industry. Disinfects bathrooms, kitchens, and hospital surfaces. Effective against a broad range of microorganisms including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Approved (in controlled concentrations) for sanitizing food processing equipment. Applied in hospitals for disinfecting medical equipment, floors, and surfaces. Used as an irrigant and disinfectant in dentistry (especially root canal treatments). Acts as a surface sterilant in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Employed as a bleaching agent for textiles and pulp & paper. Removes stains and brightens fabrics during textile processing. Used for disinfection of irrigation water and washing of agricultural tools. Helps in preventing the spread of plant pathogens. Component in some detergents and cleaning formulations. Used in odor removal (e.g., from sewage, garbage, or industrial effluents). Applied in oil & gas industry for drilling mud treatment.

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Soda Ash Light / Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)

Soda Ash Light Soda Ash Light (Sodium Carbonate) is a white, free-flowing, water-soluble powder widely used in glass manufacturing, detergents, water treatment, pulp & paper, and chemical production. It serves as a pH regulator, cleaning agent, and essential raw material in numerous industrial processes. Synonyms Light Sodium Carbonate; Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) ; Washing Soda ; Soda Crystals ; Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt ; Disodium Carbonate ; Calcined Soda ; Sal Soda Formula Na₂CO₃ CAS No 497-19-8 HS Code 28362020 Industries We Serve Glass Manufacturing Detergent Industry Chemical Manufacturing Water Treatment Pulp and Paper Industry Textile Industry Soap and Detergent Manufacturing Metallurgy and Mining Pharmaceutical Industry Construction Industry Dye and Pigment Manufacturing Oil and Gas Industry Applications Crucial ingredient in glass production. Used in laundry detergents. Cleaning agent in household/industrial cleaning products. Water softening agent in industrial water treatment. Used to stabilize the pH levels of water in municipal water treatment plants, swimming pools, and industrial water systems. Used in manufacturing of sodium-based chemicals. Acid neutralization in chemical processes. Pulp processing and pH regulation in paper manufacturing. Used to prepare fabrics for dyeing and to fix dyes, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting colors. Metal refining. Ore processing. Used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. Used in the preparation of drilling fluids (mud) in oil and gas industries. Used in household cleaning products. Used to neutralize acidic waste streams and emissions in various environmental management applications. Acts as a buffering agent in the production of dyes and pigments.

Textile & Dyeing, Chemical Manufacturing, S

Sulphuric Acid / Oil of Vitriol (H2SO4)

Sulphuric Acid Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) at 98% concentration is one of the most widely used and important industrial chemicals globally. It is a highly corrosive, dense, oily liquid that is colorless to slightly yellow in appearance. Sulfuric acid is known for its strong acidic nature, powerful dehydrating properties, and ability to oxidize, making it a key reactant in a wide variety of chemical processes. In the solid state, sulfuric acid is a molecular solid that forms monoclinic crystals with nearly trigonal lattice parameters. Synonyms Oil of Vitriol, Vitriol, Hydrogen Sulfate, Battery Acid (when used in batteries), Spirit of Sulfur, Formula H₂SO₄ CAS No 7664-93-9 HS Code 28070010 Industries We Serve Chemical Manufacturing Metal Processing Automotive Industry Pharmaceutical Industry Textile Industry Water Treatment Agriculture Industry Pulp and Paper Industry Mining Industry Electronics Industry Detergents and Soaps Food and Beverage Industry Construction Industry Energy Industry Applications Major raw material for manufacturing phosphate fertilizers such as superphosphates and ammonium phosphates. Used in the production of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfate salts, synthetic detergents, dyes, and pigments. Plays a key role in alkylation processes and removal of impurities during refining. Utilized for pickling of steel and other metals to remove oxides and scale. Serves as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries for automotive and industrial use. Applied in pH control, neutralization, and treatment of industrial effluents.

Detergents & Cleaning, S

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) (CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na)

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) is an anionic surfactant derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. It is one of the most widely used raw materials in the formulation of detergents, personal care, and cleaning products due to its excellent foaming, emulsifying, and cleansing properties. SLES is known for being highly effective at low concentrations, easily soluble in water, and relatively mild. Synonyms Disodium sulfate ; Sulfuric acid disodium salt ; Sulfate of Soda ; Glauber Salt (though this typically refers to the decahydrate form, it can sometimes be used to describe the anhydrous form as well) ; Anhydrous Sodium Sulfate Formula C₁₂H₂₅(OCH₂CH₂)ₙOSO₃Na CAS No 68585-34-2 HS Code 34021190 Industries We Serve Personal Care and Cosmetics Household Cleaning Products Agriculture Industry Automotive Industry Textile Industry Oil and Gas Industry Paper and Pulp Industry Pharmaceutical Industry Applications Primary ingredient in many shampoos. Used in body washes, liquid soaps, and hand sanitizers. Found in facial cleansers. Used in dishwashing liquids. Used in liquid laundry detergents. Used as an emulsifier and surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations. Used in the processing of fabrics, including in washing and dyeing processes to remove impurities. Used in drilling fluids. Used in the paper and pulp industry to aid in the cleaning of paper machinery. Used in various cosmetic products beyond personal care.

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