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Sodium metasilicate, anhydrous, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11337707
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Description

Sodium metasilicate is used as a starting material for zeolites and silica catalysts. It acts as an adhesive and binder, corrosion inhibitor, penetrating sealant, coagulant in waste water treatment, fixative for hand dyeing with reactive dye and detergent auxiliaries. It is also used in boiler compounds, cleaners, bleaches, aluminum paint strippers and washing carbonated drinking bottles. It finds application in cements, drilling fluids, fireproofing wood, refractories and automobiles. Further, it serves as a surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, suspending agent, dispersing agent and anti-corrosive agent in boiler water.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6834-92-0
Molecular Formula Na2O3Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 122.062
MDL Number MFCD00003492
InChI Key NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sodium metasilicate, sodium silicate, waterglass, water glass, sodium siliconate, sodium polysilicate, sodium sesquisilicate, sodium silicate glass, sodium silicate solution, sodium water glass
PubChem CID 23266
ChEBI CHEBI:60720
IUPAC Name disodium;dioxido(oxo)silane
SMILES [O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Specifications

Melting Point 1088°C
Color White
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 1 kg
Solubility Information Soluble in cold water. Hydrolyzes in hot water. Insoluble in acids,alcohol and salt solutions.
Formula Weight 122.06
Grade Technical
Odor Odorless
Appearance White granules
Density 2.61 g/cm3
Chemical Name or Material Sodium metasilicate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Sodium metasilicate, anhydrous
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sodium metasilicate

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