What is Soda Ash (Lite)?

Soda Ash Lite is an anhydrous, medium-density grade of sodium carbonate used to increase alkalinity, buffer pH, and improve cleaning performance in detergents and industrial processes.

What packaging is available?

Standard 50 lb bags; supersacks and bulk truckloads are available upon request.

Is it suitable for textile dyeing?

Yes. Soda Ash is commonly used to adjust bath pH and fix fiber-reactive dyes (verify with your specific system).

Do you offer Soda Ash Dense?

Yes, see our Soda Ash Dense product page for higher-density specifications.

Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)

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Description

Soda Ash (Lite) — Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃)

High-purity Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash, Lite) for detergent building, reliable pH buffering and alkalinity control, effective water softening, and textile dye fixation.

CAS: 497-19-8 Formula: Na₂CO₃ Alkalinity • pH Buffer • Water Softener

Overview

Soda Ash “Lite” is an anhydrous, white granular/medium-density grade of Sodium Carbonate used widely to raise alkalinity, buffer pH, and improve cleaning efficiency. It supports detergent performance by aiding soil dispersion and softening hard water (binding calcium/magnesium), and it’s commonly used in textile processing for pH adjustment and as a fixative for fiber-reactive dyes.

Common Applications

✓Detergents & Cleaners: builder, soil dispersion, boosts wash alkalinity.
✓pH Buffer / Alkalinity Control: process waters, pools/industrial water treatment (non-food processing).
✓Water Softening: helps mitigate effects of hardness ions.
✓Textiles: pH adjuster and dye fixative with fiber-reactive dyes.
✓General Industrial: glass, chemical processing, and neutralization tasks.

Need the dense grade? See Soda Ash Dense.

Typical Specifications

Grade	Lite / Anhydrous
CAS Number	497-19-8
Formula	Na₂CO₃
Purity (Na₂CO₃)	~99.2% min
Bulk Density	~44–54 lb/ft³
Appearance	White granular/medium-density solid
Odor	Odorless
pH (1% solution)	~11
Solubility	Soluble in water
Packaging	50 lb bag (bags, supersacks, truckloads available)
Hazard Note	H319 — Causes serious eye irritation (handle with care)

Handling & Safety

Avoid dust generation; use eye/skin protection. Prepare solutions carefully—add product to water with mixing. Review SDS and follow site EHS procedures.

Quotes & Bulk Options

We offer bags, supersacks, and truckloads. Request a quote or email help@level7chemical.com.

Formulation & Performance

Soda Ash raises alkalinity and buffers pH to optimize detergency, soil suspension, and rinsing. In textile baths, it promotes dye fixation and color fastness with fiber-reactive systems. Verify dosage and compatibility for your specific process conditions.