Soda Ash
CAS Number 497-19-8 Linear formula: Na2CO3 HS code: 2836200000 Physical properties: white-colored powder or pellets. Soda ash is hydroscopic, absorbs water and carbon acid while producing acid salt NaHCO3. Clods when stored outdoors. The soda ash is used in various industries: chemical, glass, aluminium, ferrous and nonferrous, soap, fat products, food, textile, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and water treatment. Transportation and storage: soda ash is packed in paper bags of 40kg each. Soda ash is packed in special soft disposable containers 800kg (for grade A) or 650kg (for grade B). Packed in special soft containers, the soda ash is to be transported in bulk. Shelf life: 3 months for grade A, 6 months for grade B. 5 years for the soda ash packed in soft containers. Countries of origin: Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine