[014106] CAS 6834-92-0 | Sodium metasilicate, anhydrous, tech.

CAS : 6834-92-0
UN# : UN3253
MDL : MFCD00003492
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 229-912-9
Packing Group : III

Other name :

Sodium silicate (meta)

Chemical Properties

Formula : Na2O3Si
Formula weight : 122.06
Melting Point : 1088°
Density : 2.61
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : -18 Mesh Granular
Solubility : Soluble in cold water. Hydrolyzes in hot water. Insoluble in acids, alcohol and salt solutions.

Applications

Sodium metasilicate is used as a starting material for zeolites and silica catalysts. It acts as an adhesive and binder, corrosion inhibitor, penetrating sealant, coagulant in waste water treatment, fixative for hand dyeing with reactive dye and detergent auxiliaries. It is also used in boiler compounds, cleaners, bleaches, aluminum paint strippers and washing carbonated drinking bottles. It finds application in cements, drilling fluids, fireproofing wood, refractories and automobiles. Further, it serves as a surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, suspending agent, dispersing agent and anti-corrosive agent in boiler water.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314-H318-H302-H335Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.Harmful if swallowed.May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Merck : 14,8642
UN# : UN3253