Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash Light)
- CAS
- 497-19-8
- Grade
- Technical
- Purity
- min. 99.2%
Also known as LABSA, sulphonic acid, dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
The primary anionic surfactant in dishwash, laundry liquid and general-purpose cleaners.
The safety data sheet for this product is supplied with every consignment and is available on request — ask us for a copy.
Neutralise with caustic soda or soda ash to form the active detergent. This is the workhorse behind almost every economy dishwash and laundry liquid on the market.
| Active matter | min. 96% |
|---|---|
| Free oil | max. 2% |
| Sulphuric acid | max. 1.5% |
| Colour (5% Klett) | max. 50 |
| Standard packaging | 35 kg drum |
| HS code | 3402.11 |
| EC number | 248-289-4 |
Corrosive to skin and eyes in its acid form. Neutralisation is exothermic — add slowly with cooling and good agitation.
Viscosity rises sharply in the cold; warm the drum before decanting in winter.