Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)

Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is a water-soluble sodium salt produced naturally from trona ore or synthetically via the Solvay process.

It is an odorless, grayish-white powder. When dissolved in water, it forms a strongly alkaline (basic) solution.

•Reacts with magnesium and calcium ions found in hard water, causing them to precipitate out (softens water).

•It is a strong degreaser and adjusts the alkalinity of cleaning materials.

✓Half of the world's sodium carbonate production goes into glass manufacturing (to lower the melting point of silica sand).

✓Acts as an acid neutralization agent in dry powder detergent formulations and soaps.

✓In textiles, it makes the dyeing pH basic to ensure reactive dyes adhere fully to cotton.