Sodium silicate

Name: Sodium silicate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014226

About Sodium silicate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium silicate, an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 13517-24-3. The compound has the formula H18Na2O12Si, corresponding to a molecular weight of 284.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named disodium. Dioxido(oxo)silane. Nonahydrate. Alternative names: Sodium water glass and Sodium silicate powder.

It is supplied as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for textile processing and materials research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium silicate in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Textile processing
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium silicate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014226
CAS Number	13517-24-3
IUPAC name	disodium;dioxido(oxo)silane;nonahydrate
Molecular formula	H₁₈Na₂O₁₂Si
Molecular weight	284.2 g/mol
Exact mass	284.0363
HSN code	28391100
InChIKey	PHIQPXBZDGYJOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID	61639

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	9 / 12
TPSA	72.2 Å²
Synonyms	Sodium water glass, Sodium silicate powder, Sodium silicate meta, Sodium metasilicate nonahydrate, Silicic acid (H2SiO3), disodium salt, nonahydrate, sodium silicate nonahydrate, H18Na2O12Si, sodium oxosilanebis(olate)--water (1/9), Sodium oxosilanebis(olate)--water (2/1/9)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 13517-24-3

Sodium metasilicate, nonahydrate, ≥98%

CAS: 13517-24-3
Formula: H₁₈Na₂O₁₂Si
MW: 284.2 g/mol

VQ-014178

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium silicate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium silicate is 13517-24-3. It is also known as Sodium water glass, Sodium silicate powder, Sodium silicate meta.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium silicate?

Sodium silicate has the molecular formula H18Na2O12Si and a molecular weight of 284.2 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium silicate can I order?

We supply Sodium silicate, in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium silicate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium silicate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium silicate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium silicate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.