Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) – Cleaning and Detergents

Sodium Carbonate (Solvay Soda) – Cleaning and Detergents

Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), also known as Solvay soda or soda ash, is a powerful alkaline agent mainly used for the manufacture of cleaning products and detergents.

It comes in the form of a white, odorless, water-soluble powder, and stands out for its great degreasing, disinfecting, and water-softening capacity.

At Naturcera we offer technical grade sodium carbonate, ideal for professional use and cleaning product formulation.

What is sodium carbonate?

Sodium carbonate is an alkaline salt industrially obtained through the Solvay process, from raw materials such as salt and limestone.

When dissolved in water, it produces solutions with high pH (~11), making it an excellent cleaning agent.

What is sodium carbonate used for?

It is a key ingredient in cleaning due to its high effectiveness:

• ✔️ Powerful degreaser
• ✔️ Disinfectant and antibacterial
• ✔️ Hard water softener
• ✔️ Limescale and ingrained dirt remover
• ✔️ Base for detergents and cleaners

Uses of sodium carbonate

It is used in multiple applications both domestic and industrial:

Cleaning and home

• Homemade detergents
• Stain removers
• Degreasers
• Hard surface cleaning
• Limescale removal in bathrooms
• Basic drain cleaner

Industrial use

• Soap and detergent manufacturing
• Glass production
• Water treatment
• Metallurgical industry
• Production of other chemical compounds

Practical usage example

👉 Multipurpose cleaner:

• 50 g of sodium carbonate
• 3.5 L of hot water

Perfect for cleaning and disinfecting non-porous surfaces.

👉 Homemade stain remover:

• 80 g of active oxygen
• 40 g of sodium carbonate
• 10 g of citric acid

Outstanding properties

• High alkalinity (strong cleaning power)
• Excellent degreasing capacity
• Soluble in water
• Improves the effectiveness of other ingredients
• Versatile and economical

Technical specifications

• Ingredient: Sodium Carbonate
• Chemical formula: Na₂CO₃
• State: Crystalline powder
• Color: White
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: ~11 (in solution)
• Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

Usage recommendations

• Use in well-ventilated areas
• Avoid inhaling dust
• Wear gloves and eye protection
• Do not use on aluminum or sensitive surfaces

⚠️ Alkaline product. Handle with care.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed and protected from moisture.
👉 Can absorb moisture from the environment and partially transform into bicarbonate.

Why buy sodium carbonate from Naturcera?

• ✔️ Professional quality
• ✔️ Ideal for detergent formulation
• ✔️ High performance
• ✔️ Constant stock
• ✔️ Fast shipping

⚠️ Technical/professional use. Do not ingest.