Technical grade
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) is a versatile chemical compound primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. Its unique properties make it valuable in various industries, including water treatment, construction, and detergents. This product is often favored for its ability to enhance cleaning effectiveness and improve the efficiency of other chemical formulations.
Main applicationCleaning agents — enhances cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and fats.
Sodium Meta Silicate is significant in industrial cleaning and water treatment processes. Its buffering and emulsifying properties solve common challenges such as hard water issues and the need for effective cleaning agents. This makes it essential in formulations across several industries, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in various applications.
Also known as
- Sodium Silicate
- Silicic Acid
- Sodium Salt
- E550
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
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Sodium Meta Silicate is a silicate compound that combines sodium with silica. It behaves as a buffering agent, enhancing alkalinity and aiding in cleaning processes by emulsifying fats and oils. Technical buyers should consider grade selection based on specific applications, as well as concentration levels tailored for particular cleaning formulations. It is crucial to specify the desired pack size and concentration when ordering to ensure compatibility with intended uses.
Delivery
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya 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 — enhances cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and fats.
- Water treatment — acts as a water softener and aids in precipitation of impurities.
- Construction — used as an additive in cement and adhesive formulations.
- Detergent formulations — improves cleaning performance in laundry and dishwashing products.
- Paints and coatings — serves as a pH stabilizer in formulations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improved cleaning power — facilitates better removal of grease and dirt.
- Enhanced formulation compatibility — allows for effective use in various cleaning products.
- Cost-effective packaging — 50 kg size is ideal for bulk applications.
- Versatile applications — suitable for multiple industries including construction and water treatment.
- Environmental benefits — often used in eco-friendly formulations and products.
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 are the other names for Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya is also referred to as Sodium Silicate, Silicic Acid, Sodium Salt and E550. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya is supplied?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya is supplied as Technical 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) in Kenya look like?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya is described as white crystalline 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) in Kenya used for?
Common applications include cleaning agents — enhances cleaning efficiency by emulsifying oils and fats., water treatment — acts as a water softener and aids in precipitation of impurities., construction — used as an additive in cement and adhesive formulations., detergent formulations — improves cleaning performance in laundry and dishwashing products. and paints and coatings — serves as a pH stabilizer in formulations.. 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) in Kenya?
Sodium Meta Silicate (SMS) in Kenya is supplied to the Water Treatment, 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) in Kenya 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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