Product Overview
Soda ash (sodium carbonate) is a versatile alkaline raw material widely used across glass production, detergents, water treatment and many industrial processes. It helps reduce melting point in glass manufacture, provides alkalinity in detergents, and acts as a pH regulator and process chemical in numerous chemical industries.
Key Properties & Typical Specifications
| Chemical name | Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) |
| Formula | Na₂CO₃ |
| Appearance | White powder or granules |
| Typical grades | Light soda ash (soda ash ashore), Dense soda ash (soda ash light/dense available on request) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; forms alkaline solutions |
Applications
Glass Manufacturing: Lowers melting temperature for silica, used in flat glass and container glass production.
Detergents & Soaps: Provides alkalinity and enhances cleaning performance in powder detergent formulations.
Water Treatment: pH adjustment and softening agent in industrial and municipal water treatment.
Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a feedstock for sodium compounds and carbonate salts.
Pulp & Paper: used in pulping and chemical recovery processes.
Soda ash is an alkaline material — avoid prolonged skin contact and dust inhalation. Use standard PPE (gloves, eye protection). Store in a dry place away from acids and moisture. Refer to SDS for full handling and disposal instructions.