Industrial grade
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS)
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is a versatile silicate compound primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This powdery substance is known for its alkaline nature, which helps in emulsifying oils and greases, making it ideal for formulations in detergents and other cleaning agents. Industries such as water treatment, construction, and agriculture find extensive use for SMS due to its effectiveness and compatibility with other chemicals.
Main applicationCleaning agents — Boosts cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and greases
Sodium Meta Silicate is significant for industries that require effective cleaning solutions and material enhancements. Its versatility in formulation makes it essential in manufacturing processes, providing reliable performance and efficiency in various applications.
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 50 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- White powder
Sodium Meta Silicate is a sodium salt of silica and offers excellent solubility in water, forming an alkaline solution that enhances cleaning efficiency. As a powder, it allows for easy incorporation into various formulations. Buyers should consider specifications such as purity and mesh size when ordering, ensuring they obtain a product that meets their operational needs. The 50 kg packaging is suitable for industrial applications, promoting ease of handling and storage.
Delivery
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Cleaning agents — Boosts cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and greases
- Water treatment — Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and helps in pH adjustment
- Construction — Used in cement mixtures to improve strength and durability
- Agricultural chemicals — Enhances the effectiveness of pesticide formulations
- Detergents & soaps — Serves as a key ingredient for alkaline cleaning products
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances cleaning performance — Effectively emulsifies oils, improving cleaning results
- Prevents corrosion — Suitable for water treatment and extends the life of equipment
- Improves cement quality — Ensures stronger construction materials in building applications
- Versatile formulation compatibility — Easily integrated into a range of industrial products
- Cost-effective — Economical solution for industrial cleaning and agricultural needs
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is supplied?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) 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.
What does Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) look like?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is described as white powder. 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.
What is Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) used for?
Common applications include cleaning agents — Boosts cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and greases, water treatment — Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and helps in pH adjustment, construction — Used in cement mixtures to improve strength and durability, agricultural chemicals — Enhances the effectiveness of pesticide formulations and detergents & soaps — Serves as a key ingredient for alkaline cleaning products. 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.
Which industries use Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS)?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is supplied to the Water Treatment, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Construction & Admixtures and Cleaning & Detergents 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.
What packaging is Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) available in?
Available in 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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