Sodium Gluconate, FCC, 99.9%

Sodium Gluconate, FCC, 99.9%, is a high-purity sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced through glucose fermentation. This white granular or powdered compound is water-soluble, non-toxic, biodegradable, and biorenewable, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Its versatility allows its use in food, personal care, household detergents, industrial cleaning, metal finishing, corrosion inhibition, and specialized applications like electroplating, de-icing, and concrete formulation. In the food industry, it enhances flavors in cheese, tofu, and salt substitutes, while in personal care, it supports dental and hair care formulations. Its chelating properties and safety make it ideal for diverse sectors such as mining, aluminum processing, and bottle washing.

Key Features

• Non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly.
• Water-soluble and easy to integrate into formulations.
• Strong chelating agent for a wide range of applications.
• Effective in food, personal care, industrial, and construction sectors.
• High purity (99.9%) for consistent performance.

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP)

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a white powder available in food grade or FCC and technical NSF grade. It is widely used as a sequestrant, food additive, water softener, detergent ingredient, and dispersing agent for breaking down clays and other soil types. The product is completely soluble in water in all proportions but insoluble in organic solvents.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Sequestrant in food and beverage applications
• Water softening for industrial and domestic uses
• Dispersing agent for clays and pigments
• Pretanning hides in leather manufacture
• Corrosion prevention in water systems
• Textile processing and laundering

Caution:

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to moisture and organic solvents.

Sodium Dithionite 88%

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Sodium Dithionite 88%, also known as Sodium Hydrosulfite, is a white crystalline powder with a weak sulfurous odor. It is a sodium salt of dithionous acid. Although it is stable under most conditions, it will decompose in hot water and in acid solutions. This compound is a water-soluble salt and can be used as a reducing agent in aqueous solutions.

This product is commonly used in industrial dyeing processes as a reducing agent. It helps reduce otherwise water-insoluble dyes into water-soluble alkali metal salts, improving overall color quality. Additionally, the reduction properties of Sodium Dithionite eliminate excess dye, residual oxide, and unintended pigments, making it an ideal product for dyeing processes.

Key Features:

• White crystalline powder with a weak sulfurous odor
• Water-soluble salt and can be used as a reducing agent in aqueous solutions
• Improves overall color quality in industrial dyeing processes

Product Specifications:

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• Sodium Bisulfite Solution
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• Sodium Sulfite Anhydrous
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Sodium Hydroxide 99%, Caustic Soda (Flakes)

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), also known as caustic soda, is a high-purity chemical (99%) in flake form, suitable for industrial and chemical applications. It is widely used in chemical manufacturing, detergents, soap making, textile processing, etching, electroplating, and as a laboratory reagent or drain cleaner. This highly corrosive and toxic compound requires careful handling and storage. It is shipped in compliance with hazmat regulations within the continental United States only.

Product Specifications

Shipping Information:

• Shipped as a hazardous material under code UN1823, PG II.
• Only ships via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground within the continental USA.
• Not available for shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, or internationally.
• 1-lb and 10-lb containers include hazmat fees in the price.

Applications and Benefits:

• Essential for chemical manufacturing
• Key ingredient in detergents and soap making
• Used for etching and electroplating processes
• Effective laboratory reagent and drain cleaner
• Corrosive compound for industrial applications

Caution:

Sodium Hydroxide is highly corrosive to tissue and a strong irritant. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and wear proper protective equipment during handling.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Powder/Granular

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS or NaDS), is an anionic surfactant with the chemical formula C₁₂H₂₅SO₄Na. It is a highly effective emulsifying and cleaning agent used in various industrial and personal care applications. SLS is found in industrial products such as engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps, as well as in lower concentrations in toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, and bubble baths. The granular form minimizes dust during handling, with granules resembling rice or broken noodles.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Emulsifying agent in cleaning products
• Highly effective surfactant for industrial and personal care uses
• Thickening and lathering agent in bubble baths
• Used in shampoos, toothpastes, and shaving foams
• Effective in degreasing and stain removal
• Granular form reduces dust and improves handling

Caution:

Avoid inhalation of dust. Use protective equipment when handling. Store in a cool, dry place.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a powerful anionic surfactant used as an emulsifying cleaning agent in many cleaning and hygiene products. It effectively removes oily stains and residues, and is commonly found in engine degreasers, floor cleaners, car wash soaps, toothpastes, shampoos, and shaving foams. It is also an important component in bubble bath formulations for its ability to thicken and create a lather.

Key Features:

• Highly effective surfactant for removing oily stains and residues
• Used in a variety of cleaning and hygiene products, including toothpastes and shampoos
• Thickens and creates a lather in bubble bath formulations

Product Specifications:

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• Anionic Surfactant (AS)
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
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• Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS)

Caution: May cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged exposure to skin. Keep out of reach of children

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA), Coarse Powder

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) is an organic surfactant available as a free-flowing white powder. It is widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations for its excellent foaming, wetting, scouring, emulsifying, and dispersing properties. With a sweet, pleasant odor, SLSA is ideal for products like dentifrices, bubble baths, bath salts, cream shampoos, cleansing creams, and synthetic detergent bars. It is particularly effective in powdered bubble baths and bath bombs (fizzees), offering superior foaming and viscosity response.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Foaming agent for bubble baths and bath salts
• Ideal for bath bombs and fizzees
• Used in cleansing creams and shampoos
• Provides excellent viscosity response
• Emulsifies and disperses effectively in formulations
• Wetting and scouring agent in personal care products

Caution:

Avoid inhalation of dust. Store in a cool, dry place.

Sodium Metabisulfite, 98%

Sodium metabisulfite (SMBS) is commonly used for removal of free chlorine and as a biostatic. Other chemical reducing agents exist (e.g., sulfur dioxide), but they are not as cost-effective as SMBS. When dissolved in water, sodium bisulfite (SBS) is formed from SMBS: Na₂S₂O₅ + H₂O → 2 NaHSO₃, then reduces hypochlorous acid according to: 2NaHSO₃ + 2HOCl → H₂SO₄ + 2HCl + Na₂SO₄. In theory, 1.34 mg of sodium metabisulfite will remove 1.0 mg of free chlorine. In practice, however, 3.0 mg of sodium metabisulfite is normally used to remove 1.0 mg of chlorine.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Preservative
• Antioxidant
• Bleaching agent
• Chlorine removal
• Biostatic agent

Caution:

Toxic by inhalation. Tolerance limit: 5 mg per cubic meter of air.

Synonyms:

Pyrosulfurous acid, disodium salt; Sodium Pyrosulfite; Disodium Salt Pyrosulfurous Acid; Sodium disulfite; Disodium disulfite; Disulfurous

Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Sodium metasilicates, METSO PENTABEAD®20, offer the convenience of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in an easy-to-handle, free-flowing bead. Sodium metasilicates are essential ingredients in detergents and cleaning products. They are widely utilized in metal cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaners, textile and food processing industries, and the manufacture of specialty cements used in the drilling industry.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Key ingredient in detergents and cleaning products
• Metal cleaning and industrial cleaners
• Textile and food processing industries
• Manufacture of specialty cements for drilling

Caution:

Subject to hazardous material charges by the carrier. Regulated for transportation under UN3253 as Disodium Trioxosilicate. Handle with care and follow appropriate safety guidelines. Pallet quantities typically ship in 7 to 10 days.

Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate, Min 96%

Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (NaBO₃·4H₂O), with a minimum purity of 96%, is a technical-grade compound primarily used as a stable source of active oxygen. It serves a range of applications, including developing vat dyes, textile bleaching, and in the formulation of synthetic detergents and laundry products. Compared to more aggressive bleach alternatives like sodium hypochlorite, Sodium Perborate is less harsh on fabrics and dyes, making it ideal for cleaning and laundry bleaches. It is also used in dental compositions, electroplating, and as a laboratory reagent. The product is available as a white powder, sometimes forming clumps, and is moderately toxic by ingestion. Due to its strong oxidizing properties, it poses a fire risk when in contact with organic materials. Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate is available for ground shipping via UPS or FedEx and cannot be shipped by air or priority services.

Key Features

• Stable source of active oxygen for cleaning and bleaching
• Less aggressive than sodium hypochlorite and other chlorine-based bleaches
• Used in textile bleaching, laundry detergents, and vat dye development
• Ideal for dental compositions and electroplating
• Moderately toxic by ingestion; strong oxidizing agent
• White powder, may form clumps

Product Specifications

Sodium Silicate, Powder, High Alkaline (SSGD)

Sodium Silicate (Water Glass) is a fine, white, high alkaline powder with a SiO₂ to Na₂O ratio of 2. It dissolves quickly and easily in water to form a hazy, colorless colloidal solution with a pH of 11.5 for a 1% solution. SSGD is widely used in specialized non-flammable coatings, refractory cements, adhesives, binders, agriculture, detergents, and construction materials. This product is sensitive to moisture and should be stored in tightly closed containers.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Refractory cements for high-temperature applications
• Non-flammable coatings and adhesives
• Used in construction materials and detergents
• Agricultural uses for soil improvement and binding
• Forms a stable colloidal solution for various industrial purposes

Handling and Storage:

• Store in tightly closed containers to avoid moisture exposure
• Keep in a cool, dry place to maintain product integrity

Caution:

Handle with appropriate protective equipment. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin or eyes. Consult SDS for detailed safety information.

Sodium Sulfite, Anhydrous, 98%

Sodium Sulfite, Anhydrous (Na₂SO₃), is a high-purity technical-grade compound with 98% Na₂SO₃ content, widely valued for its reducing and oxygen-scavenging properties. Commonly used in water treatment, it protects steam boilers and washing machines from corrosion by reacting with dissolved oxygen to form sodium sulfate. In the photographic industry, it prevents developer solutions from oxidizing and facilitates the removal of fixer from photo-paper and film. The textile industry utilizes Sodium Sulfite as a bleaching, desulfurizing, and dechlorinating agent, while the paper industry employs it in various processes. Additionally, it is used as a preservative to prevent discoloration in dried fruits and meats. Sodium Sulfite also functions as a reagent in sulfonation and sulfomethylation reactions. With a 98% purity level and low impurity content, this versatile compound is essential for numerous industrial and commercial applications.

Key Features

• 98% pure technical-grade Sodium Sulfite (Na₂SO₃)
• Protects water systems by scavenging oxygen
• Prevents oxidation in photographic developer solutions
• Used in textile bleaching, desulfurizing, and dechlorination
• Preserves dried fruits and meats from discoloration
• Functions as a reagent in sulfonation and sulfomethylation

Product Specifications

Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate, Crystals

Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate, Reagent, ACS grade, also known as Sodium Hyposulfite (Na2S2O3•5H2O), is a high-purity chemical used across a variety of industries. With a molecular weight of 248.19, its primary applications include photographic fixer, chrome tanning, water dechlorination, silver extraction, bleaching, and iodometry. Additionally, it serves as a reagent, mordant, and reducing agent in dyeing processes. Its white crystalline appearance and >99% purity ensure reliable performance in technical and industrial uses.

Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Photographic fixer
• Chrome tanning
• Water dechlorination
• Silver extraction from ores
• Bleaching and paper making
• Reducing agent in chrome dyeing
• Reagent for iodometry
• Making colloidal sulfur
• Mordant for textiles

Caution:

Handle with care. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safety instructions and best practices before use.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), Powder, Food Grade, Kosher

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), also known as Sodium Triphosphate, is a food-grade, kosher powder widely used as a water softener, emulsifier, and preservative. It is an essential component in detergents, where it acts as a builder by preventing calcium and magnesium ions from interfering with detergents in hard water. In food production, it is known as E451 and is used to retain moisture in seafood, meats, and poultry. STPP is considered "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used as a preservative for seafood, meats, and poultry
• Acts as an emulsifier and moisture-retention agent in food
• Key component in detergents for water softening
• Effective as a sequestering and deflocculating agent
• Used in ceramics, soaps, and industrial cleaning products

Handling and Packaging:

• Available in 50-lb bags in the original manufacturer’s packaging
• Smaller quantities are repacked for laboratory and research uses

Caution:

Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin or eyes. Use protective equipment when handling.

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate - Sxs 40% Liquid

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate - Sxs 40% Liquid is a chemical compound that contains xylene, sodium, and sulfonate. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of household and industrial cleaning products due to its excellent emulsifying and wetting properties. This versatile compound is also used in the oil and gas industry as a surfactant and in the textile industry for dyeing and printing. Sodium Xylene Sulfonate - Sxs 40% Liquid is a clear and colorless liquid that is soluble in water and has a characteristic odor.

Soft Magnetic Iron Powder

Soft Magnetic Iron Powder is a type of magnetic powder that is commonly used in various applications such as electronic components, magnetic recording media, and magnetic shielding. This powder is made from high-purity iron and has excellent magnetic properties that make it ideal for magnetic applications. With its soft magnetic characteristics, this powder is easy to magnetize and demagnetize, making it a versatile material for a wide range of applications. Soft Magnetic Iron Powder is also known for its high permeability, low coercivity, and low hysteresis loss, making it an efficient and cost-effective choice for magnetic applications.