CAS#  : 1310-73-2

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Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) is an odorless, stable, non-toxic white powder used in a varied of industrial applications. One of these applications is the detergent and cleaning industry. It is mainly used in detergents as a precipitating builder. It aids the laundry process by softening the water via the precipitation of the calcium ions found in the water. It also helps by being a carrier for the surfactants in the powdered detergents, likewise is an alkali source for pH adjustment in the washing liquor and it prevents soil re-deposition on the clothes. It is the main builder used in phosphate-free formulas, can be used alone or in conjunction with zeolites.

Characteristics:

• Softens hard water
• Prevents dirt and soil to return back to the substrate
• Environmentally inert and harmless

Applications:               Detergents
Packing:                       Big Bags
Lead time:                   1 week