Sodium sulfate is a naturally occurring, non-hazardous inorganic salt prized for its cost-effective performance in detergents, glass, textiles, and pulp & paper. Harvested from evaporite deposits and refined only by physical processes, our sodium sulfate integrates smoothly into bulk supply chains—available in bulk trucks, big bags, or 25 kg sacks for maximum flexibility.
Applications of Sodium Sulfate
Detergent Filler
Up to 50 % of global sodium sulfate output is blended into powdered laundry detergents, providing bulk and flow while remaining inert toward other ingredients.
Glassmaking Fining Agent
Added to glass melts, sodium sulfate releases SO₂ and O₂, clearing micro-bubbles and preventing scum formation for flawless sheets and containers.
Textile Dye Levelling
In dye baths it raises ionic strength, neutralising fibre charges so colour penetrates evenly—without corroding stainless steel like sodium chloride can.
Kraft Pulping
Acts as the “make-up chemical” in the Kraft recovery cycle, closing the sulfur loop and sustaining alkaline sulfide production for wood-pulping.
What is Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium sulfate is a white, water-soluble solid available anhydrous or as decahydrate (Glauber’s salt). Mined mirabilite is crushed, washed, recrystallised, and dried—no chemical modification—qualifying it for the EU REACH Annex V exemption. Chemically inert, non-flammable, and broadly food-safe, it delivers reliable performance across multiple process environments while simplifying storage and handling.
Advantages of Sodium Sulfate
Versatile, Low-Cost Filler
At only a few cents per kg, sodium sulfate bulks detergent powders and industrial formulations without affecting reactivity—cutting raw-material costs and easing flow in automated lines.
Uniform Process Performance
In textile dyeing it levels colour uptake; in glass it improves fining; in pulp it sustains chemical balance—driving consistent, high-quality outputs across sectors.
Sustainability
Natural evaporite extraction involves low-energy physical processing, and sodium sulfate is readily recoverable from closed-loop industrial systems, supporting circular-economy objectives.
Operational Safety & Compliance
Classified as non-hazardous under CLP, it poses minimal risk to personnel, ships without ADR restrictions, and—when mined and physically processed—does not require REACH registration.
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