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Quick Answer — Soda Ash Light & Dense 99.2% for Detergents, Glass & Water pH Control

Soda Ash Dense / Light is an industrial-grade powder formulated for industrial manufacturing applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.

Soda Ash Dense / Light is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.

Key Facts

  • •Product: Soda Ash Dense / Light
  • •Grade: Industrial Grade
  • •Form: Powder
  • •Packaging: 25/ 50kg bag
  • •Primary Sector: Industrial Processing
  • •Supply Reach: Kenya and East Africa (Dispatched from Nairobi Warehouse)

Primary Use Cases

Alkaline builder & water softener in commercial washing powders & detergent formulationsPrimary fluxing agent in commercial glass bottle & window sheet glass manufacturingpH increaser & total alkalinity restorer in swimming pool water maintenance
Soda Ash Dense Light
Industrial Alkalis

Soda Ash Light & Dense 99.2% for Detergents, Glass & Water pH Control

Product Code: KIC-ALK-002

Also known as: Soda Ash, Washing Soda, Soda Crystals, Soda Ash Dense / Light

Synonyms: Na2CO3, Disodium Carbonate

Mild alkaline powder used for water softening, glass manufacturing, detergent blending and gentle pH adjustment.

CAS Number
497-19-8
Formula
Na2CO3
IUPAC Name
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous
Molecular Weight
105.99 g/mol
EC Number
207-838-8
UN Number
N/A
Chemical Family
Alkali Metal Carbonate
Grade
Industrial Grade
Purity
99.2% min Na2CO3
Physical Form
Powder

Available Packaging

25/ 50kg bag
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Product Overview

Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate, CAS 497-19-8) is a white, odorless, water-soluble inorganic alkaline salt available in Dense and Light powder forms.

In Kenya, Soda Ash is heavily utilized for glass manufacturing, detergent powder compounding, swimming pool pH elevation, water softening, and textile processing.

Bulk Soda Ash Light & Dense Supplier in Kenya

Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies high-purity Soda Ash Light and Soda Ash Dense in 50kg Woven PP Bags with prompt delivery across Kenya and regional export.

Technical Description

Sodium Carbonate acts as a medium-strength alkali buffer that precipitates calcium and magnesium hardness ions from water and boosts detergent alkalinity.

Complete Chemical Specifications

Commercial Specification
99% min [Method: Standard COA]
Physical Form
Powder [Method: Visual]
Chemical Formula
Na₂CO₃ [Method: XRD / NMR]
Molecular Weight
105.99 g/mol [Method: Calculated]

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odour
Odorless
pH
11.5 (1% solution)
Density
2.54 g/cm³
Boiling Point
1,600 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Solubility
215 g/L in water

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
inStock
Lead Time
Immediate stock
MOQ
25/ 50kg bag
Delivery Regions
Nairobi Commercial Hub, Kenya Nationwide Delivery, East Africa Regional Supply

Contact Kiki's sales team for COA batch verification, bulk pricing, or delivery schedules.

Commercial Sectors

Target Industries

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Industry Sector

Industrial Chemicals for Manufacturing Plants in Kenya

In manufacturing clusters across Nairobi, Athi River, and Baba Dogo, continuous production depends on reliable supply of process chemicals, boiler water conditioners, and high-flashpoint cleaning solvents. A production stoppage caused by boiler scale or a missing raw material costs millions of shillings per hour. KIKI'S provides the reliable chemical supply that keeps Kenyan manufacturing plants operating at peak output.

manufacturing facilities served across East Africa:200+
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Water treatment plant operators in high-vis overalls monitoring clarifier basins, pumps, and chemical dosing lines
Industry Sector

Industrial & Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Supplier Kenya

From high-turbidity surface runoff during the long rains in the Tana and Athi river basins to mineral-heavy, high-fluoride volcanic boreholes across the Great Rift Valley, water treatment in Kenya is a demanding technical discipline. Whether treating municipal potable supplies or clarifying industrial effluent for NEMA compliance, KIKI'S supplies certified coagulants, flocculants, disinfectants, and membrane antiscalants.

of Kenya's water treatment plants use chemicals we supply:60%
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Quarry mining engineers inspecting aggregate screening and mineral processing slurries in Athi River, Kenya
Industry Sector

Chemicals for Mining, Mineral Leaching & Construction in Kenya

From gold leaching operations in western Kenya and mineral sand processing at the coast to major infrastructure and commercial concrete batching across East Africa, heavy extractive and construction industries require potent process chemicals. KIKI'S supplies technical leaching acids, concrete accelerators, grinding aids, and quarry dust suppressants engineered for demanding site conditions.

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Industry Sector

Industrial Processing & Heavy Chemical Reagents Kenya

Industrial chemical processing, metal surface finishing, and toll synthesis in Kenya require high-potency chemical reagents with predictable reaction kinetics and guaranteed assay. From battery manufacture in Industrial Area to metal pickling and toll formulation, KIKI'S delivers the bulk acids, alkalis, and salts that keep heavy industrial reactors running.

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Process Compatibility

Suitable Applications

Application Guide

pH Adjustment & Neutralization

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Application Guide

Water Treatment

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Application Guide

Boiler Water Treatment

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Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Flush immediately with water for 15 mins. Skin: Wash with soap and water.

GHS:Eye Irritation Category 2A
Signal Word:WARNING
Transport:Non-Hazardous for transport
Packing Group:N/A

Hazard Statements

  • • H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary Statements

  • • P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • • P280: Wear eye protection.

PPE Requirements

Safety GlassesDust Mask (P2)Work Gloves

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Soda Ash Light & Dense 99.2% for Detergents, Glass & Water pH Control

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Soda Ash Light & Dense 99.2% for Detergents, Glass & Water pH Control.

Soda Ash 99.2% is used in Kenya as a builder in washing powder, a flux in glass manufacturing, a pool pH increaser, and a water softening chemical.

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