sodium sulfate bp

Sodium Sulfate is used in a number of applications including food processing and in the manufacture of plastics. It is also a key ingredient in many household products and is used as a disinfectant, cleaner and oxidizer.

It is a white crystalline powder that can be shipped in dry form. It is available in a range of quantities and can be packaged to meet your needs.

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Chemical Formula & Uses

Sodium sulfate is a hygroscopic, white crystalline substance with the chemical formula Na2SO4. It is commonly found in nature as mirabilite, which forms when sodium ions are released from igneous rock. The compound is mined and processed from this mineral and is widely used in a variety of industrial applications.

It is also a key component in glass and cellulose production, textile dyeing and synthetic detergents. It is also an acidity regulator and can be used as a bleaching agent in the cleaning industry.

In medicine, it is used as a laxative to balance the four imaginary humours – blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. It is also used as a disinfectant and in the manufacturing of metal alloys.

Sodium sulfate is derived from the reaction of sodium chloride with sulfuric acid in the Leblanc process. It is also produced from natural brines and as a byproduct of viscose rayon production. It is used in a wide variety of industrial applications and is expected to grow over the next few years.