Sodium Sulfate

Sodium Sulfate

Sodium sulfate is also known as sodium sulfate or sulfate of soda. It boasts a wide range of applications across various industries.

Chemical Formula: Na2SO4

CAS Number: 7757-82-6

Grade: ACS, HE, USP

Appearance: White, odorless crystals or powder.

Uses:

• Desiccant: It can absorb moisture from the air, making it useful in various drying.

• Drying agent: It acts as an inert drying agent for removing traces of water from organic solutions.

• Filler: Used in the manufacture of powdered laundry detergents, adding bulk and improving cleaning performance.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Paper making and glass Industry: Primarily used for Kraft process for creating highly alkaline sulfides and glassmaking processes.

• Pharmaceutical: Used in cosmetics for some formulations due to its potential exfoliating properties.

• Textile dyeing: It acts as a mordant to improve dye adhesion to fabrics.

• Chemical Industry: It is utilized in analytical chemistry for preparing standard solutions due to its high purity and stability, and also as Laxative.