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Sulphuric Acid (H₂SO₄)

CAS 7664-93-9

A highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with major applications in chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and wastewater treatment. Standard concentrations are distributed at 98% industrial grade.

Standard Grade:Commercial / Industrial 98%
Specifications:Specific Gravity: 1.84, Boiling Point: 337°C. Clear, odorless, viscous oily glass-like liquid.
Safety & Storage:Incompatible with water (exothermic dissipation), strong bases, organic materials. Always store in secondary-containment carbon steel or specified fluoro-polymer lined reactors.
Uses:DetergentsFertilizersWater TreatmentMetal Pickling

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA Slurry)

CAS 27176-87-0

An essential anionic surfactant with active biodegradable straight-chain compositions, widely utilized to formulate laundry powders, household detergent formulations, and degreasing compounds.

Standard Grade:90% Min Active Matter
Specifications:Viscosity: ~1500-2000 cps, pH value: 1.5 - 2. Viscous dark brown liquid with high wetting characteristics.
Safety & Storage:Store in HDPE drums or polymer-coated tanks. Wear certified eye shields, avoid inhalation of vapors, and prevent contact with strong oxidants.
Uses:Dry Detergent PlantsTextile FinishingIndustrial Cleaning Formulation

Caustic Soda Flakes (Sodium Hydroxide / NaOH)

CAS 1310-73-2

A strongly alkaline white solid inorganic compound in flake or pearl form, which rapidly dissolves in water with high heat extraction. Used in organic synthesis, soap making, and paper processing.

Standard Grade:98.5% Flakes Grade
Specifications:Assay: 98% min NaOH, Carbonates: 0.5% max. Symmetrical dry white flakes, highly deliquescent.
Safety & Storage:Extremely corrosive to human tissue. Reacts violently with ammonium salts, light alloys, and acidic solutions. Maintain dry-air environments with sealed moisture barriers.
Uses:Soap SaponificationPaper & Pulp MillsEffluent Treatment SumpTextile Desizing

Soda Ash Light (Sodium Carbonate / Na₂CO₃)

CAS 497-19-8

An alkali metal carbonate compound manufactured via the Solvay process or retrieved from natural trona ores. Primary sodium-source electrolyte across multiple glass and laundering formulations.

Standard Grade:99.2% Pure Industrial
Specifications:Total Alkalinity: 99.2% min, Chlorides: 0.7% max. Fine white granular crystalline powder.
Safety & Storage:Slight skin and eye irritant. Ensure continuous atmospheric dust-handling containment. Store in cool, draft-free spaces away from highly concentrated organic acids.
Uses:Glass ManufacturingSoap & Cleaning CompoundingWater ConditioningChemical Synthesis

Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid / HCl)

CAS 7647-01-0

A robust highly corrosive acid solution processed via hydrogen chloride gas dissolution in high-purity water. Excellent reagent for descaling operations, steel pickling, and pH-balancing procedures.

Standard Grade:30% - 35% Technical
Specifications:Iron Content: < 10 ppm, Heavy Metals: < 5 ppm. Clear, light-yellowish pungent fuming liquid.
Safety & Storage:Generates choking acid fog on contact with atmosphere. Keep in plastic-lined tanks or specialized rubber containers. Keep distant from metals to avoid hydrogen gas release.
Uses:Steel Pickling PlantsWater Softening RegenerationLeather Tanning Farms

Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)

CAS 7722-84-1

An environmentally sound oxidizing agent that decomposes directly into pure oxygen and water. Primarily commercialized for color sanitization, chemical synthesis, and municipal sanitizing fields.

Standard Grade:50% Concentrated
Specifications:H₂O₂ Content: 50% min, Stability: 99.5% min. Colorless aqueous liquid with a slightly pungent smell.
Safety & Storage:Highly energetic oxidizer that can trigger intense flame generation on organic contacts. Store in stainless steel or aluminum tanks equipped with dynamic pressure relief valves.
Uses:Bleach & TextilesPaper Pulp MillsAntisepticsMunicipal Effluent Treatment

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS 5949-29-1

An organic carboxylic acid containing structural hydrate molecules, presenting natural mild acidic and chelating properties. Widely selected to adjust solution pH, clean metals, and conserve formulations.

Standard Grade:IP / USP/ Food Grade
Specifications:Assay: 99.5% - 100.5%, Moisture Count: 7.5% - 8.8%. Translucent, dry white crystals.
Safety & Storage:Avoid dynamic dust inhalation. Keep in locked dry warehouses away from strong alkaline chemicals, heavy oxides, and humid air.
Uses:Food & Beverage PreparationsMetal Descaling FormulationsAgriculture Spraying Check

Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)

CAS 144-55-8

A premium white crystalline chemical compound, serving as a safe alkaline buffering agent to reduce acidities, condition water solutions, and balance industrial chemical applications.

Standard Grade:Technical / Industrial Grade
Specifications:Assay: 99.0% - 100.5%, Insoluble material: < 0.1%. Fine dry salt-like granules.
Safety & Storage:Relatively low toxicity profile. Store in dry, ventilation-secure depots with zero exposure to high temperature and humidity.
Uses:Water Conditioning ComplexesFeed Compound SourcingCleaning Powders