Soda Ash

The CAS registry number for Soda Ash is 497-19-8. Its chemical formula is Na2CO3, with a molecular weight of 105.99 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.

Soda Ash is also referred to as Sodium carbonate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.

Soda Ash is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.

Soda Ash is supplied at a concentration of Dense. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.

The purity/assay figure recorded for Soda Ash is ≥ 99.50%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.

Soda Ash is described as opaque white granular solid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.

Common applications include glass manufacturing — acts as a flux in glass production, detergents and soaps — builder and water softener, water treatment — neutralizes acids and raises alkalinity, pulp & paper — used in pulping and bleaching, textile/dyeing — aids in dye fixation and bleaching and chemical intermediate production — sodium silicate production. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.

Soda Ash is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.

Soda Ash is supplied in Packaged in 50 lb bags. Other sizes available on request. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.

Soda Ash is recorded against the EC number 207-838-8 and the HS customs code 2836.20.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.