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 Served
- 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
