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 Percarbonate >85%

Sodium percarbonate is a white, free-flowing granular chemical widely used in laundry formulations and cleaning products. It offers powerful cleaning, bleaching, and stain removal capabilities while remaining environmentally compatible. It is also used as a wood deck cleaner when dissolved in water and is registered by the EPA for mold and mildew removal. Sodium percarbonate decomposes into water, oxygen, and soda ash. Typical available oxygen = 13.7%.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Formulation of laundry products and cleaning agents
• Bleaching and stain removal
• Wood deck cleaning
• EPA-registered mold and mildew remover

Caution:

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Fire risk near organic materials. Strong oxidizing agent. 1 lb to 10 lb containers ship without hazardous materials charges. 50 lb bags are subject to a $20 hazardous material fee by UPS. Avoid combining this product with other chemicals on the same invoice. Ships via UPS or FedEx Ground only within the continental USA.

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.

Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), Technical

Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), also known as Sodium Phosphate Tribasic, is a white, crystalline, granular or powdered compound with the formula Na₃PO₄·12H₂O·1/4 NaOH. It is primarily used as a heavy-duty cleaner, degreaser, and industrial additive for applications such as boiler water compounds, detergents, and metal cleaning. TSP is effective for cleaning walls, degreasing surfaces, and removing hydrocarbon residues. It can be combined with household chlorine bleach for mildew removal and is used in ceramics to lower glaze flow points. Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard with a max use of 41 mg/L.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Heavy-duty cleaner for walls, driveways, and industrial equipment
• Degreases and deglosses surfaces before painting
• Used in detergents, metal cleaning, and textiles
• Combines with bleach for effective mildew removal
• Functions as a flux for brazing copper in medical-grade plumbing
• Lowers flow points of glazes in ceramic production

Handling and Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture exposure
• Use protective equipment when handling to avoid skin or eye contact

Caution:

Not for food use. Handle with care as it is a strong alkaline compound. Avoid inhalation of dust. Consult SDS for detailed safety information.