Liquid Sodium Silicate (Water Glass)

Liquid Sodium Silicate, also known as Water Glass, is a multi-purpose product with a variety of applications. It has a weight ratio of 3.22 and a 40 Baume density. It is commonly used as a foundry-grade, ceramic-grade, and carton adhesive-grade product. It can also be used as a deflocculant to prevent shrinkage of greenware, for surface application to create an instant antique look, to solidify and create an instant solid sand mold for metal castings, as a sealer for plaster and concrete surfaces, and as a treatment for wood to make it water-resistant and insect-free. When applied as a thin layer between surfaces to be bonded, it can also be used as an extraordinarily high-temperature adhesive and bonding agent. Note that liquid sodium silicate has a high alkaline level of 11.3 pH. It is important to use care when handling this product and wear gloves and eye protection to prevent the possibility of burns.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Adhesives and binders
• Agriculture
• Cements and construction materials
• Detergent
• Drilling
• Geotechnical & mineral processing
• Manufacture of other chemicals
• Pulp and paper
• Textile
• Water treatment

Caution:

Note that liquid sodium silicate has a high alkaline level of 11.3 pH. It is important to use care when handling this product and wear gloves and eye protection to prevent the possibility of burns.

Synonyms:

Water Glass, Sodium Silicate Solution