Large Sodium Silicate Production Facility
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Industrial Sodium Silicate Manufacturer & Supplier

We are a professional sodium silicate manufacturer and supplier in China,with annual production capacity 300,000 MT, serving detergent, water treatment, construction and foundry industries worldwide. We can provide sodium silicate in liquid, lump and powder ratio from 2.0 to 3.5.  

WHY CHOOSE US

Reliable industrial supplier of Sodium Silicate, Potassium Silicate, and Lithium Silicate with stable quality, flexible production, and global bulk supply capability.

Stable Quality

Strict production control ensures consistent batch-to-batch quality for industrial applications.

Adjustable Modulus

SiO₂/Na₂O ratio customizable from 2.0 to 3.5 for detergents, construction, and foundry use.

Fast Delivery

Standard production and delivery within 14 days for bulk and repeat orders globally.

OEM Packaging

Customized packaging solutions including 25kg bags, jumbo bags, and IBC tanks.

Bulk Supply

300,000 MT annual capacity ensures stable global supply for long-term partners.

What is Sodium Silicate?

Sodium Silicate, also known as Water Glass, is a versatile inorganic chemical widely used as a binder, detergent builder, corrosion inhibitor and adhesive agent.


Depending on the SiO₂/Na₂O ratio, sodium silicate can provide different levels of alkalinity, solubility and bonding performance, making it suitable for detergent manufacturing, water treatment, refractory materials, construction chemicals, paper production and metal casting.

Yellow Sodium Silicate Lumps

Sodium Silicate Lumps

Suitable for manufacturers operating their own dissolving systems and seeking lower transportation costs compared with liquid sodium silicate.

  • High Purity Glass Structure
  • Easy Bulk Storage
  • Long Shelf Life (Unaffected by moisture)
Liquid Sodium Silicate

Sodium Silicate Liquid

Ready-to-use solution designed for automated production lines requiring consistent viscosity and stable quality.

  • Ready To Use
  • Stable Viscosity 
  • Customized Ratio (2.0 to 3.5)
Sodium Silicate Powder

Sodium Silicate Powder

Easy-to-handle powder grade developed for dry-mix formulations, construction chemicals and specialty industrial applications.

  • Fast Dissolution in Cold Water
  • Easy Dry Mixing Compatibility
  • Customerized mesh size

Technical Specifications

For precise formulation modeling, refer to our standard parameters below. We specialize in customizing the SiO₂/Na₂O ratio and solid content to match your specific production constraints.

Appearance Lump / Liquid / Powder
Na₂O % Customized based on required ratio
SiO₂ % Customized based on required ratio
Molar Ratio (SiO₂/Na₂O) 2.0 - 3.5 (Adjustable)
Solubility Water Soluble
CAS Number 1344-09-8
HS Code 28391910
Laboratory Testing Sodium Silicate

Sodium Silicate Lumps Specifications

Solid Specification Reference
Sodium Silicate Solid | Standard: GB/T4209-1996
PARAMETER Changs-SSS1 Changs-SSS2 Changs-SSS3 Changs-SSS4
APPEARANCE Glassy Blocks
COLOUR Colourless to light Blue
Molar Ratio 2.0-2.2 2.2-2.4 3.0-3.2 3.3-3.4
Soluble Substance, %≥ 98.5 98.5 98.5 98.5
Fe, %≤ 0.03 0.03 0.025 0.025

* Data provided by Weifang Changs Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd quality control lab.

Packaging & Shipping Solutions

The packaging can be customized according to your requirements.

Standard packaging

25kg and 50kg PP Bags for Powder Chemicals

Powder Packing

  • 25kg PP Bags
  • 100kg/200kg Bags 
1000kg Jumbo Bags for Solid Chemicals

Lumps Packing

  • 1000kg Jumbo Bags
  • Bulk Shipment Available
1.4T IBC Tanks for Liquid Chemicals

Liquid Packing

  • 1.2T-1.4T / IBC Tanks 
  • Flexitank

Global Shipping & Transport

Weifang Changs Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd ensures your cargo reaches you safely and on schedule. Our comprehensive logistics network supports flexible freight options tailored to your supply chain requirements.

Railway Transport

Efficient overland routes for safe and steady continental delivery.

Sea Freight

Cost-effective container shipping from major seaports worldwide.

Sea Freight Port Containers

Need a customized packaging or shipping solution?

Email us : info@changschem.com | Phone number: +86 186 6063 0765

Applications of Sodium Silicate

Engineered chemical solutions supporting foundational manufacturing processes globally.

Detergent Industry

Detergent Industry

Sodium silicate is widely used in the detergent industry as a builder and alkaline agent. It enhances cleaning performance, softens water, prevents dirt from redepositing on fabrics, and improves the stability of both powder and liquid detergents.

Water Treatment

Water Treatment

Sodium silicate is widely used in water treatment as a corrosion inhibitor and coagulant aid. It helps protect metal pipelines and equipment from corrosion while improving the removal of suspended solids and impurities, resulting in cleaner and safer water.

Construction Chemicals

Construction Chemicals

Acts as a vital accelerator and binder in cement and concrete formulations, improving structural integrity, reducing setting time, and enhancing overall durability.

Foundry Industry

Refractory Materials

Serves as an essential high-temperature binder in the manufacturing of refractory bricks and monolithic linings, offering excellent thermal stability and resistance to chemical attack.

Paper Industry

Paper Industry

Used extensively for de-inking recycled paper, stabilizing peroxide bleaching, and serving as a sizing agent to enhance overall paper strength, brightness, and finish.

Welding Electrodes

Floor hardener

The advantages of using sodium silicate as a floor hardener: it is hard and durable, easy to maintain, and safe and environmentally friendly.

Ceramics

Ceramics

Serves as a highly effective deflocculant in ceramic slips, reducing viscosity and water content while significantly improving the structural integrity of the final ceramic body.

Mining

Mining & Mineral Processing

Employed in mineral processing and ore flotation as a dispersant and depressant, enhancing the separation efficiency of valuable minerals from gangue materials.

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Why Choose Changs Chemical

We operate one of the largest specialized silicate manufacturing bases, ensuring supply chain resilience for our global B2B partners.

300,000 MT

Annual Capacity

30+

Years Experience

50+

Export Countries

200+

Global Customers

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical insights for procurement professionals.

What is sodium silicate used for?
Sodium silicate acts as a crucial binder, deflocculant, and alkaline buffer. In industry, it is heavily utilized in detergent manufacturing to control viscosity, in water treatment as a corrosion inhibitor, in foundries as a sand binder for metal casting molds, and in construction for concrete hardening.
What is water glass?
"Water glass" is the common commercial name for aqueous solutions of sodium silicate. It earns this name because it is essentially glass (silicon dioxide) that has been chemically altered with sodium carbonate (soda ash) to become soluble in water, creating a viscous, glass-like liquid.
Which sodium silicate ratio should I choose?
The ratio (SiO₂/Na₂O) dictates properties. Lower ratios (e.g., 2.0-2.4) are highly alkaline and ideal for detergents and deflocculation. Higher ratios (e.g., 3.2-3.5) offer superior binding and faster setting times, making them suitable for foundries, adhesives, and silica gel manufacturing.
Can sodium silicate be used in detergent production?
Yes, it is a standard builder in synthetic detergents. It provides alkaline buffering, helps emulsify fats, suspends soil particles to prevent redeposition, and protects washing machine metal parts from corrosion caused by other harsh surfactants.
Can sodium silicate be used in water treatment?
Absolutely. In municipal and industrial water treatment, liquid sodium silicate is injected to control corrosion in distribution pipes. It forms a microscopic protective silicate film on metal surfaces, mitigating lead and copper leaching into drinking water.

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