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SODIUM SILICATE SOLUTION

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SODIUM SILICATE SOLUTION
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Product Code: RXSOL-19-6605-320

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Construction Chem-67

Product Description

Sodium silicate solution, also known as water glass or liquid glass, is a colorless, viscous, alkaline solution made by reacting silica sand and sodium carbonate at high temperatures. It is a water-soluble inorganic sodium salt with the general formula Na₂O·xSiO₂. The solution is known for its adhesive, binding, and film-forming properties, making it useful in various applications such as adhesives, cements, detergents, and drilling fluids. 

Product Short Description

Sodium silicate solution, also known as water glass or liquid glass, is a colorless, viscous solution

Product Application

APPLICATION:: 

Industrial Applications:

  • Detergents and Soaps: It acts as a binding agent and helps improve cleaning efficiency. 
  • Paper and Pulp: It's used in deinking processes and as a binder. 
  • Water Treatment: It functions as an iron flocculant and coagulant aid, and also helps with corrosion control and stabilization. 
  • Construction: Sodium silicate is used in cements, refractory materials, and as a binder for various construction components. It also acts as a sealer, waterproofing agent, and corrosion inhibitor. 
  • Foundry: It's used to create molds and cores in casting processes. 
  • Adhesives: It serves as a binder in various applications, including adhesives for paper and other materials. 
  • Refractory Applications: It's used in cements for high-temperature applications like stoves, furnaces, and chimneys. 
  • Timber Treatment: It can preserve wood from insects and offer some flame retardant properties. 
  • Soil Stabilization: It can be used to improve soil strength and load-bearing capacity. 
  • Automotive Repair: It's used to seal leaks in head gaskets and engine blocks. 

Product Dose

Other Applications:

  • Food Preservation: It's been used to preserve eggs and as a desiccant in food packaging. 
  • Ceramics: It's used as a deflocculant in slip preparation and can be applied to pottery for a hardened outer layer. 
  • Textiles: It's used in dyeing processes as a fixative and in textile manufacturing. 
  • Art Conservation: It's used in art restoration and preservation due to its adhesive and consolidating properties. 

Product Note

PRECAUTION::

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles or a face shield to prevent eye contact.
  • Hand Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, such as those made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or rubber.
  • Skin and Body Protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use a respirator if there's a risk of inhaling dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, or spray.

Handling Precautions:

  • Ventilation: Use sodium silicate solution only in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.
  • Avoid Contact: Do not breathe dust, mist, or vapors.
  • Cleanliness: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • Emergency Response:

Eye Contact:

  • Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, and continue rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.

Skin Contact:

  • Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Inhalation:

  • Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor.

Spills:

  • Soak up spills with inert solids like clay or diatomaceous earth. Transfer to a container for disposal or recovery.

Fire:

  • Avoid breathing fire gases or vapors. Evacuate the area and use water spray to cool containers.

Storage:

  • Store in a tightly closed container, in a dry place, and keep out of reach of children.
  • Environmental Precautions:
  • Do not allow spills to enter drains, sewers, or watercourses.
  • If spillage enters watercourses or sewers, notify the appropriate authorities.

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