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Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate is used as a starting material in the preparation of silicas and zeolites. It finds application in detergents and cleaners, pulp and paper production. It is also used in soil stabilization, sealing, adhesives and binders. Further, it is used in titanium dioxide production, paints for masonry and glass, spray coatings for tunnel construction. In addition to this, it is used in fruit and vegetable washes and sanitizers for food-contact surfaces.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 72°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| UN Number | UN3253 |
| Merck Index | 14,8642 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in cold water. |
| Formula Weight | 212.14 (122.06 Anhydrous) |
| Grade | Technical |
| Odor | Odorless |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate
- Danger
- 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
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium metasilicatepentahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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