BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Alkaline builder for pH control, water softening, and detergent performance.
INCI Name: Sodium Carbonate
CAS Number: 497-19-8
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: Na2CO3
Ionic Type: Ionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: N/A
Sodium Carbonate is an industrial ingredient used for alkaline builder for ph adjustment, water softening, and detergency support. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Sodium Carbonate is used in practical industrial formulations where alkaline builder for ph adjustment, water softening, and detergency support. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 1-30% in powders or lower levels in liquids depending on solubility.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Alkaline builder for pH adjustment, water softening, and detergency support.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or granules | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 98 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | 10.5 - 12 | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water soluble | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 105.99 - 105.99 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Bulk density supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Water
status: compatible | Water soluble within concentration limits.
Acids
status: limited | Reacts with acids and releases carbon dioxide.
Aluminum
status: avoid | Avoid sensitive metals at high pH without testing.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Dust and concentrated solutions may irritate eyes and skin; review supplier SDS/TDS.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.