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Potassium Silicate Powder

Product Overview:

Potassium silicate powder is an inorganic compound. It is widely used in agriculture as a foliar fertilizer and soil amendment, supplying both potassium and silicon to crops. Silicon strengthens plant cell walls, improves resistance to fungal diseases and insect pressure, and enhances tolerance to drought and heavy metal stress, making potassium silicate particularly valued in rice, sugarcane, turf, and high-value horticulture programs. In the construction and coatings industry, potassium silicate is used as a binder in inorganic mineral paints and silicate coatings applied to concrete, masonry, and stone facades, where it reacts chemically with the substrate to form an extremely durable, weather-resistant, and breathable film. It is also used as a concrete hardener and densifier, penetrating the surface to react with free lime and increase surface hardness and abrasion resistance. In industrial applications, potassium silicate serves as a binder in refractory cements and high-temperature coatings, as a welding rod flux coating binder, and as a fire retardant additive in wood treatment and textile finishing.

Relevant identified uses:
Industrial use
Chemicals for various applications

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Technical Information:

Appearance
Powder

Modulus
2.30 – 2.50

SiO₂
48.0 – 54.0 %

K₂O
31.0 – 35.0 %

Dissolved Speed
< 60 s

Apparent Density
0.50 – 0.80 g/ml

100 mesh Sieve Residue
≤ 5 %

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate NSF

Sodium Hexametaphosphate NSF

Product Overview:

Identification of Substance: sodium polyphosphate

Trade name: Sodium Hexametaphosphate

CAS #: 68915-31-1

Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) NSF grade is a food- and drinking-water-safe polyphosphate compound used across municipal water treatment and food processing applications. Its NSF certification qualifies it for direct food contact and potable water treatment use under NSF/ANSI Standard 60, making it commonly employed as a corrosion and scale inhibitor in municipal drinking water systems, where it sequesters calcium, magnesium, and iron to prevent pipe scaling and discoloration. Additionally, it serves as a food additive for moisture retention and texture improvement in meat, seafood, and dairy products requiring certified food-grade purity. SHMP NSF grade is also utilized in municipal water treatment programs specifically requiring certified, potable-water-safe sequestering chemistry.

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P₂O₅ content
≥ 67 %

pH (1% solution)
6.0 – 7.0

Hg content
≤ 1.0 ppm

Water Insoluble Matter
≤ 0.15 %

Los on Ignition (550^oC)
≤ 1.0 %

Loss of Weight (4h/105^oC)
≤ 0.2 %

Chain Length
12 – 17

Residue on sieves – 1.00 mm
≤ 50 %

Residue under sieves – 0.25 mm
≤ 25 %

As content
≤ 40.0 ppm

F content
≤ 5.0 ppm

Pb content
≤ 2.0 ppm

Cd content
≤ 1.0 ppm

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Boric Oxide 60 Mesh

Product Overview:

Identification of Substance: diboron trioxide

CAS #: 1303-86-2

Boric oxide (boron trioxide), supplied in a 60 mesh grade, is a boron compound used primarily in glass and ceramics manufacturing. It is commonly employed as a fluxing agent in borosilicate glass and fiberglass production, where it lowers melting temperature, improves thermal shock resistance, and increases chemical durability of the finished glass. Additionally, it serves as a raw material in ceramic glazes and enamels, contributing gloss and hardness to fired coatings. Boric oxide is also utilized as a flux in metal finishing operations, particularly soldering and brazing, where it helps remove oxides and promote proper metal bonding. Furthermore, it finds applications as a raw material in the manufacture of other borate compounds, including boric acid and borate fertilizers, used across chemical manufacturing.

Relevant identified uses:
Chemicals for various applications
Cleaning agent / Cleaner
Ceramics
Fiberglass

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Appearance
Glassy

B₂O₃
≥ 98.00 %

Elemental Boron
≥ 30.43 %

SO₄
≤ 500 ppm

Fe
≤ 35 ppm

Cl
≤ 10 ppm

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Oxalic Acid

Product Overview:

CAS #: 144-62-7

Oxalic acid is a strong organic acid used across metal finishing, wood treatment, water treatment, and leather and textile applications. It is commonly employed for rust and scale removal in metal finishing operations, effectively dissolving iron oxide deposits from metal surfaces prior to further processing. Additionally, it serves as a wood bleaching and stain removal agent in wood treatment applications, restoring the natural color of weathered or discolored lumber. Oxalic acid is also utilized in bleaching and dyeing processes throughout leather and textile manufacturing. Furthermore, it finds applications in industrial water treatment as a descaling agent for boilers and process equipment

Relevant identified uses:
Chemicals for various applications

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Technical Information:

Purity
≥ 99.6 %

Sulfate
≤ 0.005 %

Heavy Metals
≤ 0.001 %

Ferrous
≤ 0.001 %

Chloride
≤ 0.002 %

Ignition
≤ 0.08 %

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Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate (beads, flakes)

Product Overview:

CAS #: 13446-18-9

Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate, available in bead and flake forms, is a water-soluble fertilizer compound used across agricultural and chemical manufacturing applications. It is commonly employed as a fertilizer supplying both magnesium and nitrogen for foliar feeding and fertigation programs, supporting chlorophyll production and overall crop vigor. Additionally, it serves as a corrosion inhibitor and drying agent used in nitric acid production processes. Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate is also utilized as an oxidizer component in specialty chemical formulations requiring controlled reactivity. Furthermore, it finds applications in general chemical manufacturing processes requiring a soluble magnesium and nitrogen source.

Relevant identified uses:
Fertilizer

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Technical Information:

Mg(NO₃)₂ 6H2O
≥ 98 %

Water Insoluble
≤ 0.05 %

Iron (Fe)
≤ 0.001 %

Heavy metal (Pb)
≤ 20 ppm

pH Value
4-7

Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
≥ 15.4 %

Nitrogen (N)
≥ 10.8 %

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Ammonium Chloride Tech Grade +K

Ammonium Chloride Tech Grade +K

Product Overview:

CAS #: 12125-02-9

Technical and fertilizer-grade ammonium chloride added potassium is used as a nitrogen source in chloride-containing fertilizers, particularly for rice paddy and other chloride-tolerant crops. In industrial use it serves as a flux in galvanizing, tinning, and soldering operations, and in battery and electronics manufacturing.

Relevant identified uses:
Chemicals for various applications
Additive for fertilizer

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Appearance
White Crystalline

NH₄Cl (dry basis)
≥ 96.0 %

Moisture (3 h @ 70^oC)
≤ 0.6 %

Iron (Fe)
7 mg/kg

pH
4.8 – 6.2

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Zirconium Sulfate

Product Overview:

CAS #: 14644-61-2

Zirconium sulfate is a specialty inorganic compound used across leather, ceramics, and specialty chemical manufacturing applications. It is commonly employed as a retanning agent in leather processing, improving firmness, fullness, and overall hide quality in the final leather product. Additionally, it serves as a catalyst and raw material in ceramics manufacturing, contributing to specialized glaze and coating formulations. Zirconium sulfate is also utilized as a functional additive in paper sizing applications, improving water resistance and surface properties. Furthermore, it finds applications in antiperspirant formulations, where zirconium compounds help reduce moisture.

Relevant identified uses: Industrial use

Uses advised against:
Do not use for squirting or spraying
Do not use for products which come into direct contact with the skin
Do not use for private purposes (household)

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Appearance
White crystalline powder

Chloride
≤ 50 ppm

Sulfate
≤ 100 ppm

Oxalate
≤ 100 ppm

Iron
≤ 5 ppm

Heavy Metal
≤ 5 ppm

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Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate 35.5% (Powder)

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CAS #: 7446-19-7

Zinc sulfate monohydrate (powder) at 35.5% zinc content is a highly soluble zinc source used across fertilizer and animal feed manufacturing applications. It is commonly employed in fertilizer blends for foliar spray and fertigation programs, providing fast-acting zinc correction for deficient crops. Additionally, it serves as a mineral supplement in animal feed premixes, supporting metabolic and immune health in livestock and poultry. This fine powder grade is also utilized in feed mixing operations requiring rapid, uniform dispersion. Furthermore, it finds applications in general agricultural nutrition programs requiring a fast-dissolving zinc product.

Relevant identified uses:
For industrial use only
Food additive
Additive for cosmetic or pharmaceutic preparations
Intermediate
Fertilizer
Filler

Uses advised against:
Do not use for private purposes (household)

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Technical Information:

Zinc (Zn)
≥ 33.5 %

Pb
≤ 10 ppm

Cd
≤ 10 ppm

As
≤ 5 ppm

Cl
≤ 1.9 %

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Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate 33.5% (Granular)

Product Overview:

CAS #: 7446-19-7

Granular zinc sulfate monohydrate at 33% zinc content is a concentrated, free-flowing zinc source used across fertilizer and animal feed manufacturing applications. It is commonly employed in fertilizer micronutrient blends, correcting zinc deficiencies that limit plant growth hormone production and reduce crop yield. Additionally, it serves as a mineral supplement in animal feed premixes, supporting immune function and skin and coat health in livestock. Its granular form is also utilized in bulk fertilizer blending operations that require consistent particle sizing to prevent segregation. Furthermore, it finds applications in specialty fertilizer manufacturing requiring a stable, low-dust zinc product.

Relevant identified uses:
For industrial use only
Food additive
Additive for cosmetic or pharmaceutic preparations
Intermediate
Fertilizer
Filler

Uses advised against:
Do not use for private purposes (household)

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Technical Information:

Zinc (Zn)
≥ 33.5 %

Pb
≤ 10 ppm

Cd
≤ 10 ppm

As
≤ 5 ppm

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Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate 21%, 22%

Product Overview:

CAS #: 7446-20-0

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate, available at 21% and 22% zinc content, is a soluble zinc compound used across fertilizer, animal feed, water treatment, and textile applications. It is commonly employed as a zinc micronutrient source in fertilizer and animal feed formulations, correcting deficiencies that affect plant growth hormones and animal immune function. Additionally, it serves as an additive in industrial water treatment systems requiring a soluble zinc source. Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is also utilized as a processing chemical in rayon manufacturing and in leather and textile finishing operations. Furthermore, it finds applications in general agricultural nutrition programs requiring a readily available zinc source.

Relevant identified uses:
Textile auxiliary
Additive in feedingstuffs
Food additive
Laboratory and analytical use
Stain

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Technical Information:

Appearance
White crystalline powder

Chloride
≤ 50 ppm

Sulfate
≤ 100 ppm

Oxalate
≤ 100 ppm

Iron
≤ 5 ppm

Heavy Metal
≤ 5 ppm

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