Soda Ash | Light & Dense Sodium Carbonate (Na?CO?)

Published: 2026-06-15 10:00:22

Product Overview

Product Name Soda Ash
Other Names Sodium Carbonate, Washing Soda
Chemical Formula Na?CO?
CAS Number 497-19-8
UN Number 3082
HS Code 28362000
Dangerous Goods Class Non-Hazardous Goods
Purity 99% / 99.2%
Available Grades Light Soda Ash / Dense Soda Ash

Dense Soda Ash White Granule Closeup

Light Soda Ash White Powder Closeup

Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) is one of the most widely used inorganic chemicals worldwide. We supply both Light Soda Ash and Dense Soda Ash produced through mature manufacturing processes with stable purity, sufficient inventory, and complete export documentation.

Product Description & Key Selling Points

99%+ Purity

Stable quality meeting international industrial standards.

Dual Grade Supply

Light and Dense Soda Ash available for different applications.

Global Export Experience

Serving customers across Asia, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia.

Non-Hazardous Product

Lower transportation costs and easier customs clearance.


Specifications

Item

Light Soda Ash

Dense Soda Ash

Purity

99% / 99.2%

99% / 99.2%

Appearance

Fine white powder

Uniform white coarse granule

Bulk Density

0.5-0.6 g/cm?

1.0-1.2 g/cm?

Feature

Good fluidity, fast dissolution, easy moisture absorption

Big particle, low dust, strong anti-caking

Storage Condition

Seal and store in dry & ventilated warehouse against damp

Store in regular dry warehouse

Grade

Industrial / Food Grade

Industrial / Food Grade


Applications

We classify application scenarios by product grades and target export regions. Light soda ash mainly serves Southeast Asia and Africa markets while dense soda ash dominates Middle East, South Africa and Central Asia markets.

Light Soda Ash Application

Textile & Dyeing Industry

Used for scouring and bleaching of cotton and linen fabrics, works as dye dissolving agent and color fixing agent to improve fabric color fastness.

Detergent Industry

Core saponification raw material for laundry powder, dishwashing liquid and soap; applied as industrial degreaser to remove oil from metal and glass surfaces.

Water Treatment Industry

Neutralize acidic wastewater, remove calcium and magnesium ions for water softening and phosphorus elimination for municipal sewage disposal.

Food Industry

Functions as leavening agent for bread and steamed bun, acidity regulator for beverage and dairy, gluten improver for noodle production (Food Grade only).

Chemical Synthesis

Raw material for sodium bicarbonate and ammonium carbonate production; used as filling agent for rubber & plastic and sizing agent in papermaking.

Dense Soda Ash Application

Glass Industry

Essential feedstock for float glass, automotive glass and food container glass; uniform granulation ensures even melting inside furnace.

Ceramic Industry

Strengthen ceramic green body during molding and adjust glaze melting point to enhance finished surface gloss.

Refractory Material

Produce silica brick and magnesia brick for high-temperature kilns of steel and cement industry.

Metallurgical Industry

Desulfurization and dephosphorization agent for steelmaking, auxiliary flux for copper and lead smelting.

Why Choose Our Soda Ash?

Standardized Dual-Grade Specification

Our light and dense two fixed specifications strictly follow global industrial norms, with transparent technical parameters for easy BOM matching of procurement departments. Clients can select suitable grade based on production formula directly.

Stable Production & Ample Stock

Supported by three mature production processes, we maintain steady output and year-round spot goods. Small trial orders and full container bulk orders are both acceptable without frequent stock shortage.

Obvious Non-Hazard Logistics Advantage

Free from dangerous goods regulation restriction, our soda ash saves extra DG transport cost and shortens customs clearance cycle, bringing notable cost benefits for overseas buyers.

Professional Price Trend Service

We track international soda ash futures continuously and provide 6-12 months market price analysis to help customers make reasonable procurement planning and control purchasing cost.

Packaging & MOQ

Packaging

? Light Soda Ash: 25kg moisture-proof woven bag with inner PE liner; 1MT jumbo bag for bulk orders

? Dense Soda Ash: Regular 25kg woven bag, 1MT jumbo bag and bulk ocean shipment available

? Customized package and private label can be arranged as customer?s requirement

Minimum Order Quantity

? Small trial order: 1 ton

? Full container: 20GP /40GP

? Mixed loading and LCL shipment are supported

Certifications & Compliance

? Batch by batch Certificate of Analysis (COA)

? ISO quality management certification

? Special food additive certificate for Food Grade soda ash

? Non-hazardous MSDS document

? All products comply with global chemical import regulations

Shipping & Trade Terms

Available Trade Terms

FOB, CIF, CFR

Main Loading Ports

Qingdao Port, Tianjin Port

Transportation Methods

? Sea freight: General cargo vessel, bulk carrier for large bulk dense soda ash

? Railway freight: Available for Central Asian clients

? Sea-rail intermodal transport with one-stop customs clearance service

Lead Time

? In-stock goods: Shipment within 3-7 working days after deposit confirmation

? Bulk customized orders: Delivery schedule negotiable based on order quantity

FAQ

Q1: What is your MOQ?

A1: MOQ is 1 ton, mixed light & dense soda ash and LCL shipment are acceptable.

Q2: Can you supply food grade soda ash?

A2: Yes, food grade products with complete relevant certification are available.

Q3: Is soda ash classified as dangerous goods in transit?

A3: No, soda ash belongs to non-hazardous chemical without special DG transport documents needed.

Q4: Can you provide future price analysis?

A4: We can offer 6~12 months global soda ash price trend report for cooperative customers.

Q5: How to avoid light soda ash caking?

A5: We adopt double-layer moisture-proof packaging to prevent moisture absorption and caking during long-distance sea transportation.

Q6: How about your supply capacity?

A6: We have stable annual output and sufficient inventory to support long-term large bulk orders.

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