Sodium Metasilicate

Sodium Metasilicate

Sodium metasilicate is an inorganic salt, white powder or granules, well soluble in water.

Formula

In solution it has a strongly alkaline reaction, showing cleaning, anti-corrosion and disinfecting properties. It is one of the "sodium silicates" (water glass).

Na₂SiO₃

Application

component of washing powders, gels, tablets for laundry and dishwashers.