Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate
Sodium metasilicates, METSO PENTABEAD®20, offer the convenience of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in an easy-to-handle, free-flowing bead. Sodium metasilicates are essential ingredients in detergents and cleaning products. They are widely utilized in metal cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaners, textile and food processing industries, and the manufacture of specialty cements used in the drilling industry.
Product Specifications
Chemical Formula | Na2SiO3·5H2O |
CAS Number | 6834-92-0 |
Alternate Name | Disodium Trioxosilicate |
H2O | 41.52% |
Na2O | 29.33% |
SiO2 | 28.52% |
UN Number | UN3253 |
Hazard Class/Division | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
Applications and Benefits:
- Key ingredient in detergents and cleaning products
- Metal cleaning and industrial cleaners
- Textile and food processing industries
- Manufacture of specialty cements for drilling
Caution:
Subject to hazardous material charges by the carrier. Regulated for transportation under UN3253 as Disodium Trioxosilicate. Handle with care and follow appropriate safety guidelines. Pallet quantities typically ship in 7 to 10 days.