Sodium Carbonate
CompareAliases: Soda ash
Alkaline builder for pH control, water softening, and detergent performance.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Sodium Carbonate |
| IUPAC Name | - |
| Other Names | Soda ash |
| Abbreviations | - |
| Molecular Formula | Na2CO3 |
| CAS # | 497-19-8 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
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.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Water Treatment
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Hard Surface Cleaner
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Dishwashing Liquid
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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