Sodium Silicate
Liquid sodium silicate (water glass) specification reference: modulus, solid content, liquid packing and documents. Factory quotes for liquid / foundry continue on zzhchem.com.
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Short answer
- Sodium silicate (water glass, Na₂O·nSiO₂, CAS 1344-09-8) is supplied as a liquid across a modulus range of 2.0–3.5 (LGY grades, Baumé 32.5–51.0) and as instant powder (LGS-20 and LGS-30 grades); solid lump or granule is quoted separately on request.
- Modulus is the specification that matters: it sets alkalinity, binding behaviour and cure characteristics, which is why concrete densifiers, foundry binders, drilling fluids and detergent systems each call for a different ratio rather than a generic grade.
- Zhongzhi Chemical manufactures and exports it from China in 200 L drums, 1,000 L IBC tanks and bulk tanker subject to destination and volume, with SDS downloadable and TDS and COA on request.
Key Facts
- Chemical Identity
- Na₂O·nSiO₂ · CAS 1344-09-8
- Modulus Range
- 2.0–3.5, specify on inquiry
- Baumé (liquid)
- 32.5–51.0 °Bé
- Forms
- Liquid (LGY) · instant powder (LGS)
- Packing
- 200 L drums · 1,000 L IBC · bulk tanker
- Documents
- SDS · TDS & COA on request
Product Overview
Sodium silicate, also known as water glass, is primarily reviewed here as a liquid silicate product line for industrial formulations, binder systems, construction materials, paper production and water treatment applications.
The key purchasing decision is normally modulus and solid content, followed by appearance, density, packing method, storage conditions, destination, and required documents.
If solid sodium silicate is required, buyers should state the requested form separately so the quotation can distinguish liquid supply from lump or granule supply.
CAS 1344-09-8 · Na₂O·nSiO₂
Key Specifications
Confirm final values against your target grade and order specification before quotation.
| Property | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Liquid Sodium Silicate | Identity |
| Chinese Name | 液体硅酸钠 | Identity |
| CAS No. | 1344-09-8 | Identity |
| Chemical Formula | Na₂O·nSiO₂ | Identity |
| Forms Available | Liquid (water glass) and instant powder | Identity |
| Modulus Range | 2.0–3.5 (specify on inquiry) | Published spec |
| Liquid Grades (LGY) | LGY33 · LGY501 · LGY502 · LGY401 · LGY402 · LGY403 | Published spec |
| Baumé (liquid, 20 °C) | 32.5–51.0 °Bé | Published spec |
| Instant Powder Grades | LGS-20 (M.R. 1.9–2.1) · LGS-30 (M.R. 2.9–3.1) | Published spec |
| Appearance (Liquid) | Clear to slightly turbid liquid | Published spec |
| Appearance (Solid) | Colorless to light green lumps/granules | Published spec |
| Solid Content | Confirmed by requested modulus and specification | On request |
| Density | Available on request | On request |
| pH | Alkaline; confirm by TDS | On request |
| Documents Available | SDS / MSDS downloadable; TDS & COA on request | Documents |
Applications
- Detergent and soap manufacturing where liquid silicate is used in formulation
- Construction, cement and concrete additive systems
- Foundry binder and refractory material applications
- Paper, cardboard and pulp processing formulations
- Water treatment, soil stabilization and industrial processing uses
Packaging Options
Select packing according to handling method, container loading plan, and storage conditions.
- Liquid: 200 L drums by order requirement
- Liquid: 1,000 L IBC tanks for industrial handling review
- Liquid: bulk tanker option subject to destination and order volume
- Solid form, if required, should be quoted separately as lump, granule or other requested form
- Final packing, loading quantity and transport method confirmed before quotation
Grade Features
- Liquid sodium silicate focus for buyers comparing modulus and solid content
- Modulus, density, appearance and solid content should be confirmed by requested specification
- Packing choice depends on handling method, destination, order volume and storage plan
- RFQ should include target modulus, solid content, quantity, packing, destination and application
- TDS, COA and SDS / MSDS can be requested according to order requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
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Product documents for buyer review
Download available MSDS, certificates, product brochure and company documents, or request batch-specific COA / TDS / SDS for your order.
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