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AllanChem | Sodium Metasilicate

CAS Number
10213-79-3
Chemical Name
Disodium Dioxido(Oxo)Silane Pentahydrate
Chemical Family
SilicatesSodium Salts

AllanChem Sodium Metasilicate Penta Hydrate is an inorganic crystalline solid used as a functional additive and stabilizer. This product is used as a chelating and buffering agent in chemical manufacturing. These fine crystals agglomerate to form amorphous white lumps.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Crystals
  • Solid

Identification

Molecular Formula
Na₂SiO₃.9H₂O

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Skin Care
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Stabilizers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
  • Inorganics

Other characteristics

Brand
AllanChem
Synonyms
Sodium Polysilicate, Sodium Sesquisilicate
Functions
Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Chelating Agent
Benefit Claims
Chelating
Labeling Claims
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001
Markets
  • Industrial
  • Personal Care
Appearance

Fine crystals that will agglomerate to form amorphous white lumps

Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Drums
Applicable Processes
Chemicals Production
Country Availability
Mexico
Certifications and Compliance
ISO 9001
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Buffers & pH Stabilizer
  • Chelating Agent

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular Weight284.2—
Chloride Contentmax. 0.001%
Sulfate Contentmax. 0.01%
Iron Contentmax. 0.005%
pH Value (3% Solution, 25°C)min. 12.6—
Silicon Dioxide Content20.5 - 22.0%
Sodium Oxide Content21.5 - 23.0%

Table 2 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Lead Contentmax. 0.001%

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