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Sodium Sulfate

SODIUM SULFATE=Glauber's salt=Sulfuric acid disodium salt

Sodium Sulfate

Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) is an inorganic salt found naturally as the mineral mirabilite or produced as a by-product of chemical processes.

It has high solubility in water and a neutral pH.

In industry, it is mostly found in its pure, anhydrous form as a white powder.

Uses and Benefits

•Increases flowability in detergents and serves as a cost-reducing filler.

•Ensures reactive dyes adhere evenly and homogeneously to fabric in textiles (Leveling).

•Lowers the melting point and prevents foaming in glass production.

Applications

✓Dye-fixing salt in textile finishing and dyeing baths.

✓Primary volume-giving raw material in powder laundry and dish detergents.

✓An integral part of the Kraft process in wood pulp and paper manufacturing.

Technical Identity

IUPAC / Trade NameSodium Sulfate
Chemical FormulaNa2SO4
CAS Number7757-82-6
EC Number231-820-9
Molecular Weight142.04
Industry CategoryTextile

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