Sodium Silicate Safety Guide
What is Sodium Silicate? Sodium silicate, also known as waterglass, is an inorganic salt. It has many applications, including as an adhesive, a laundry detergent booster, and in silica gel desiccant. In industrial applications, sodium silicate is also used in fireproofing and foundry molds. Sodium Silicate has the CAS Numbers 6834-92-0 and 1344-09-8. The CAS Number is used to identify sodium silicate as an ingredient on safety data sheets (SDS) and other safety documentation. When looking for sodium silicate as an ingredient in adhesives or other products, look for either CAS Number within the composition table. Notable Properties of Sodium Silicate In the dry state, sodium silicate is clear in its crystalline state and white when powdered. Sodium silicate is readily soluble in water and is available in liquid form, primarily as an adhesive. What Makes Sodium Silicate Hazardous? Sodium silicate is corrosive and correspondingly irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucus membr...