Specification
| Product Name | Sodium carbonate |
|---|---|
| Other Names | SC |
| CAS No. | 497-19-8 |
| EINECS No. | 231-867-5 |
| MF | Na2CO3 |
| Molecular weight | 105.99 |
| Purity | 99.2% |
| Appearance | White powder or fine particles |
| Density | 2.53 |
| Melting point | 1600°C |
| solubleness | 851 °C (lit.) |
| water solubility | 22 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Hazard classification
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements (20)
- P264+P265
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+P351+P338
- P337+P317
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P301+P316
- P304+P340
- P305+P354+P338
- P308+P316
- P317
- P321 Specific treatment
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste collection point
- P319
- P403+P233
European Chemicals Agency. "sodium carbonate, Index No. 011-005-00-2." In Table 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (harmonised list as of 2026-07-07). Helsinki: European Chemicals Agency, 2026. https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/annex-vi-to-clp.
Packaging and shipping
Light soda ash is one of the key alkalis in the “three acids and two alkalis” category and is known as the “mother of chemistry”. It is an indispensable basic raw material in the modern industrial system. Compared with heavy soda ash (Dense Ash), it has a lower bulk density and finer particle size, resulting in higher reactivity and faster dissolution speed. Due to its strong alkalinity, abundant sodium sources, and excellent economic performance, light soda ash is the cornerstone in dozens of industries such as glass manufacturing, chemical synthesis, environmental water treatment, metallurgy, and daily cleaning. Its consumption volume is regarded as an important indicator for measuring the industrial activity level of a country.




Product Description
Anhui Eapearl Chemical Co., Ltd.As a professional manufacturer of bulk basic chemical raw materials, relying on its strong resource integration capability and mature supply chain system, we provide customers with high-quality light soda ash (sodium carbonate) products and stable supply guarantees. Light soda ash is one of the key alkalis in the “three acids and two alcohols”, and is known as the “mother of chemistry”. It is an indispensable basic raw material in the modern industrial system. Compared with heavy soda ash (Dense Ash), it has a lower bulk density and finer particle size, thus having higher reaction activity and faster dissolution speed. With its strong alkalinity, abundant sodium sources and excellent economic performance, light soda ash is the cornerstone of dozens of industries such as glass manufacturing, chemical synthesis, environmental water treatment, metallurgy, and daily cleaning. Its consumption volume is regarded as an important indicator to measure the industrial activity level of a country.
The core value of light caustic soda lies in its role as the most economical and efficient source of alkaline sodium and pH regulator, which plays an irreplaceable role in numerous industrial processes:
Strong alkalinity: Its aqueous solution can provide high concentrations of hydroxide ions, making it an efficient and cost-effective neutralizer and pH regulator.
Source of sodium: It is an important raw material for introducing sodium ions, used in the production of various sodium salts (such as sodium silicate, sodium phosphate, etc.).
High reactivity: Due to its large specific surface area, the dissolution and reaction rates in solid-liquid or solid-solid reactions are usually faster than those of regular caustic soda. Multifunctionality: It serves as both a chemical raw material and a processing aid, a cleaning aid, and a metallurgical supplement.


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Frequently asked
In what packaging is Sodium carbonate shipped?
Standard formats are Dag (25kg), IBC Dag (25kg), ISO tank (20ft) (24–26 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (48–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for Sodium carbonate?
Yes, on request. Safety data sheets are issued per grade and destination market; state the country of import in your inquiry.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.2%. Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.
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