What it is
Made by fusing soda ash and silica sand. Used as builder and binder in detergent cakes and soaps, for foundry cores, adhesives and paper.
Neutral (ratio about 3.2)Alkaline (ratio about 2.0–2.4)Lumps / glass
Where imports come from
Made widely by small units; no official national figure was found.
Rules before you buy or sell
- No Quality Control Order for sodium silicate appears on the BIS compulsory-certification list (checked 18 Oct 2026).
Storage and handling
Store liquid in closed MS or HDPE tanks; do not let it freeze or dry out.
Businesses that use it
Detergent Cake (Washing Bar) →Laundry Soap Making →Detergent Powder Unit →