What it is
White salt used as filler in detergent powder and as an exhausting agent in textile dyeing; also in glass and paper.
Anhydrous (detergent / dyeing)Glauber salt (decahydrate)
Where imports come from
No official national figure was found; much comes as a by-product of other chemical plants.
Rules before you buy or sell
- No Quality Control Order for sodium sulphate appears on the BIS compulsory-certification list (checked 18 Oct 2026).
- Check the import policy of your exact 8-digit ITC(HS) code on the DGFT website before you import.
Storage and handling
Store bags dry; it absorbs moisture.
Businesses that use it
Detergent Powder Unit →Dupatta Colouring and Dyeing Unit →Cotton Yarn Dyeing (Hank and Package Dyeing) →Saree Dyeing and Printing →