Sodium Silicate

PQ® sodium silicate, or waterglass as it is also known, is a versatile, inorganic chemical made by combining various ratios of sand and soda ash (sodium carbonate) at high temperature. This process yields a variety of products with unique chemistry that are used in many industrial and consumer applications. As a leader in soluble silicate chemistry, PQ provides exceptional value.
  • The largest variety of sodium silicate products
  • Global supply, with sodium silicate available throughout Asia, Australia, Europe
        and North America
  • Expert technical support
  • When we provide the most value to our customers and help them succeed in their businesses, as we always do, our own success follows.

    For information about powdered sodium silicates, visit Silicate Powders
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