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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 1344-09-8
Sodium Silicate (Water Glass)
SODIUM SILICATE=Water glass=Liquid glass
Sodium Silicate (Water Glass)
Sodium silicate is an inorganic, sticky, and alkaline compound obtained by melting silica (sand) and sodium carbonate at very high temperatures.
Uses and Benefits
•In textile hydrogen peroxide bleaching, it prevents the peroxide from breaking down too quickly (stabilizing it), thus preventing fabric damage.
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameSodium Silicate (Water Glass)
Chemical FormulaNa2SiO3
CAS Number1344-09-8
EC Number215-687-4
Molecular Weight122.06
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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