Sodium Carbonate

Its largest applications are in the manufacture of glass, paper, rayon, soaps and detergents. As a food additive, it is used as an acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, raising agent and stabiliser. As a medicine, because it neutralises gastric acid, it acts an antacid.

Characteristics

Molar Weight105.988 g/mol (anhydrous); 285.99 g/mol (decahydrate)
Melting Point851 °C
Boiling Point
Flash Point
Specific Gravity2.54 g/cm³
Particle Size

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Food packaging
  • Cleaning products
  • Pulp and paper
  • Solvents
  • Personal care
  • Bleaching agent
  • Paint and Coatings

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Oil & Gas
  • Cleaning
  • Coatings & Construction
  • Polymers
  • Cosmetics
  • Water Treatment
  • Food
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Agrobusiness
  • Lubricants
  • Rubber

Synonyms: Soda ash, Soda crystals, Washing soda, calcined soda, E500

Chemical Formula: Na2CO3; Na₂CO3.10H2O

CAS Number: 491-19-8 (anhydrous)