Medium Dense Soda Ash
Quality detergent manufacturers look to ANSAC Medium Dense Soda Ash as an attractive alternative to ANSAC Dense Soda Ash or synthetic light soda ash. It is able to absorb high levels of liquid yet its medium density precludes the dusting and segregation problems often associated with lighter synthetic soda ash. ANSAC Medium Dense Soda Ash also offers the economic and other advantages of bulk shipping and the rapid absorption and dissolving detergent manufacturers require for their products.
ANSAC Medium Dense Soda Ash is a highly versatile product. It offers a competitive alternative to synthetic light soda ash, providing equivalent or superior performance properties in the production of detergents. The density of the product allows it to be handled in bulk instead of with messy labor-intensive bags.
In addition, ANSAC Medium Dense Soda Ash can be utilized in select applications where dense soda ash might normally be used. Medium dense ash will dissolve in water much faster than dense soda ash, a critical factor when preparing aqueous solutions. This can have a direct impact on plant operating rates.
Other key advantages ANSAC medium dense soda ash provides for detergent manufacturers include:
Post Addition Advantages
- provides similar rate of surfactant absorption and similar dissolution rates to synthetic light ash
- increases process through put and reduces manufacturing costs
- non-segregating (bulk density and particle size distribution are similar to finished detergent)
- less dusty than synthetic light ash
- absorbs temperature sensitive ingredients that are processed inefficiently in spray towers (e.g. non-ionics, perfumes, other liquids)
Agglomeration/Dry Blending Advantages
- serves as agglomeration process aid (aids in process control, bulk density, particle size)
- high liquid carrying capacity (e.g. silicate, surfactant, water)
- non-segregating (bulk density and particle size distribution are similar to finished detergents)
- less dusty than light soda ash
Advantages for Spray Tower Products
- dissolves faster than dense soda ash
- lower chloride levels
- less dusty during handling than synthetic light ash
Product specifications:
| Property | Chemical Formula | Value U.S.A. Units | Guarantee | Value Metric Units |
| Sodium Carbonate | Na2CO3 | 99.2 % | MIN | |
| Sodium Sulfate | Na2SO4 | 2,000 PPM | MAX | 0.20 % |
| Sodium Chloride | NaCl | 1,000 PPM | MAX | 0.1 % |
| Iron | Fe | 20 PPM | MAX | 0.002 % |
| Water Insolubles | - | 0.05 % | MAX |
Physical Properties:
Density 0.68 - 0.84 g/cc (44 - 54 lbs/ft3)
Screen Sizes:
| U.S. Standard Screens | Microns | % | Guarantee |
| On 30 mesh | > 600 | 5.0 | MAX Cumulative |
| On 40 mesh | > 425 | 15.0 | MAX Cumulative |
| On 100 mesh | > 150 | 75.0 | MIN Cumulative |
| Through 200 mesh | < 75 | 7.0 | MAX through |
This information contained herein is, to our knowledge, true and accurate. Because conditions of use are beyond our control, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied, except that the products discussed herein conform to the chemical and physical properties described. No agent, representative, or employee of this company is authorized to vary any of the terms of this notice.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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