SODIUM METASILICATE PENTAHYDRATE
Alkaline silicate chemistry for detergents, cleaning systems, water treatment, and industrial processing
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is an inorganic alkaline silicate supplied as a crystalline solid and used extensively in cleaning, detergent, and industrial processing applications. It combines sodium oxide and silica functionality to provide alkalinity, buffering, and silicate-based performance in formulated systems. The product is particularly useful where alkaline cleaning, soil removal, corrosion control, or water conditioning is required. Its established chemistry supports applications across detergents, industrial cleaners, metal treatment, water treatment, and specialty chemical formulations.
Product Identification
| CAS | 10213-79-3 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sodium oxide (Na20)% | 28.70-30.00 |
| Silica (SiO2)% | 27.80-29.20 |
| Water insoluble% | ≤0.05 |
| Fe (ppm) | ≤100 ppm |
| Whiteness% | ≥80 |
| PH of 1.0% Solution | 12-13 |
| Particular Size% l (16-30 mesh) | ≥90 |
Why Choose Our SODIUM METASILICATE PENTAHYDRATE
Alkalinity for Effective Cleaning Systems
Sodium Metasilicate provides alkaline chemistry that supports the removal of oils, grease, and other soils in cleaning formulations. Its buffering and alkalinity characteristics make it useful in both industrial and commercial cleaning systems.
- Strong alkaline functionality
- Strong alkaline functionality
- Supports soil removal
- Cleaning formulation ingredient
Cleaning formulation ingredient
The silicate component contributes useful functionality in formulated systems, including support for surface protection and corrosion control. This makes sodium metasilicate valuable in applications where cleaning performance and substrate protection are both important considerations.
- Silicate-based chemistry
- Corrosion-control support
- Corrosion-control support
- Metal surface treatment
Practical Ingredient for Formulation Development
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate can be incorporated into a variety of alkaline formulations requiring sodium silicate chemistry. Its established use across detergents and industrial cleaners makes it a practical raw material for manufacturers developing concentrated cleaning systems.
- Detergent formulations
- Industrial cleaners
- Water conditioning
- Specialty chemical formulations
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Regulatory documentation available upon request
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
Applications
Heavy-Duty Industrial Cleaning
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is widely used in heavy-duty cleaning formulations for removing grease, oils, and accumulated soils from industrial equipment and surfaces. Its alkaline chemistry makes it suitable for demanding cleaning environments requiring strong builder functionality.
Detergent and Laundry Formulations
Sodium metasilicate can function as a builder and alkaline component in detergent formulations. It supports cleaning by contributing alkalinity, water conditioning, and assistance with the removal of oily and particulate soils.
Metal Cleaning and Surface Treatment
The product is used in selected metal-cleaning and surface-treatment formulations where alkaline cleaning and silicate chemistry are beneficial. It can support removal of oils and processing residues before subsequent finishing or treatment operations.
Water Treatment and Conditioning
Sodium Metasilicate can be incorporated into selected water-treatment and conditioning systems. Its alkaline and silicate functionality supports processes where pH adjustment, water conditioning, or silicate-based treatment chemistry is required.
Industrial Process Formulations
Manufacturers use sodium metasilicate in various industrial formulations requiring alkaline silicate chemistry. Applications may include process cleaners, equipment-treatment products, and specialty formulations designed around sodium and silica functionality.
Pulp, Paper and Specialty Cleaning Systems
Sodium metasilicate is used in selected pulp, paper, and specialty cleaning processes where alkaline and silicate functionality is required. It can support formulation systems designed for soil removal, process conditioning, and treatment of industrial materials.
Industries
- Household Cleaning