Sodium Chlorite, 80%, Technical Grade

Sodium Chlorite, 80%, Technical Grade, is primarily used for generating chlorine dioxide in bleaching and stripping applications for textiles, pulp, and paper. This product meets the requirements of ANSI/AWWA B303-00 and is EPA registered (Reg. No. 5382-42). It is NSF listed under ANSI/NSF Standard 60. The product is shipped in compliance with hazmat regulations and is available in 100-lb drums, requiring a commercial/industrial shipping address.

Product Specifications

Shipping Information:

• Hazmat fee is included; no additional charges.
• Ships by UPS Ground only; no air or priority shipping.
• 100-lb drums require a commercial/industrial shipping address.
• Delivery restricted to the lower 48 United States and Canada.

Applications and Benefits:

• Chlorine dioxide generation for bleaching and stripping textiles
• Used in pulp and paper processing
• Meets ANSI/AWWA and EPA standards

Caution:

Product cannot be combined with other chemicals in the same invoice. Hazmat fees are non-refundable if the product is refused or returned. Ensure proper storage and handling procedures.

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 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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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 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.

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.

Sorbic Acid 99%, FCC, Kosher

Sorbic Acid is a white, crystalline powder with a slightly acidic taste, commonly used as a preservative in food and cosmetics. It effectively prevents the growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi, making it ideal for baked goods, cheeses, and wine products. Sorbic acid is known for its organoleptic neutrality, safety, and efficacy in low-moisture foods. It is considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA for human consumption when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Preservative for food and cosmetic products
• Prevents mold, yeast, and fungi growth
• Ideal for baked goods, cheese, and wine
• GRAS status ensures safety for human consumption
• Effective in low-moisture foods
• Organoleptic neutrality for maintaining taste and aroma

Caution:

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes. Use protective equipment during handling.

Steel Powder, Spherical Mesh 50

This product features low carbon magnesium steel alloy granules. With 95% of the particles shaped as individual spheres, the remaining balance includes spheroids and clusters. The dark gray color and the substantial bulk density of 4.3 g/cc make it ideal for various industrial applications.

Key Features

• Low carbon magnesium steel alloy
• 95% spherical particles
• Apparent bulk density: 4.3 g/cc
• Uniform dark gray color
• Particle diameter: ~0.1 mm

Product Specifications:

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Steel Powder, Iron Powder (S1001)

S1001 is a highly compressible, water-atomized steel powder designed for high-density, high-strength powder metallurgy (P/M) and powder forging applications. Its superior compressibility allows single pressing to 7.2 g/cm³ and repressing to densities up to 7.4 g/cm³, enhancing the performance of P/M parts. The powder offers enhanced compaction capability, resulting in higher strength and density. S1001 is suitable for sintering, cold casting, filler metal applications, and advanced 3D printing processes such as Selective Powder Deposition (SPD).

Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Powder metallurgy for high-density, high-strength parts
• Powder forging with superior compaction capabilities
• Sintering and cold casting applications
• Filler metal for welding and repairs
• 3D printing using Selective Powder Deposition (SPD)

Caution:

Handle with care. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safety and handling instructions.

Steel Powder, Iron Powder, Mesh 100

Coarse steel powder, mesh 100, is produced from recycled black steel (construction steel). It demonstrates strong magnetic attraction, high flow rate for dispensing from shakers, and is free from organic impurities such as cutting oils. This versatile iron powder is clean and preferred by educators for use in science experiments. It is also widely used for creating rust effects in sculptures and concrete, as well as a source of iron as a plant nutrient.

Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used as iron filing for magnetism and electromagnetism experiments
• Preferred by educators for clean and contamination-free experiments
• Creates rust effects in sculptures, concrete, and structures
• Used as a plant nutrient for iron supplementation
• Strong magnetic properties for science and industrial applications

Caution:

This product is made from recycled steel and may rust over time. Handle with care. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for proper handling and safety precautions.

Super Fine Iron Powder, Atomized, High Purity

Super fine high-purity atomized iron powder with dense, free-flowing particles passing through a 45-micron sieve (mesh 325). This powder serves as a versatile filler for rubber, plastic, and resins, providing weight, magnetic properties, and metal detection capabilities. It is FDA-compliant for food contact applications and suitable for use in cosmetics. Additional applications include magnetic pigments, sintered products, powder metallurgy, chemical reactions, soft magnetic composite compounds, magnetism experiments, forensic products, and magnetic paints. IRON325AT is particularly suitable for cold casting high-precision small objects and MIM (Metal Injection Molding) or P&S (Press & Sinter) applications.

Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Filler for rubber, plastic, and resins
• Magnetic pigments and paints
• Food contact and cosmetic applications
• Powder metallurgy and sintering
• Soft magnetic composite compounds
• Chemical reactions and magnetism experiments
• Forensic products
• Cold casting delicate, high-precision objects

Caution:

This product conforms to FDA 177.2600A-H and is safe for food contact. Handle with care. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safety and handling instructions.