Sodium Bisulfate

Description

1. Product Overview

Sodium Bisulfate (NaHSO₄) is a dry acid salt widely used as a cost-effective and safe alternative to liquid mineral acids in industrial and commercial applications. It functions primarily as a pH reducer, acidifying agent, and cleaning compound across water treatment, chemical processing, metal finishing, and detergents manufacturing. Its key value proposition lies in delivering controlled acidity in a stable, easy-to-handle solid form, reducing transportation risk and storage complexity. As industries prioritize operational safety, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency, sodium bisulfate remains a strategically important chemical for scalable and predictable acidification solutions.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Sodium Bisulfate (NaHSO₄)
• Purity Level: Typically 93%–99% (industrial and technical grades available)
• Molecular Weight: 120.06 g/mol
• Physical Characteristics:
  • White crystalline powder or granular solid
  • Odorless
  • Soluble in water, forming acidic solution
  • Bulk density: ~1.4–1.5 g/cm³ (depending on grade)
• pH (1% solution): Approximately 1.0–1.5
• Packaging Options:
  • 25 kg woven polypropylene bags with liner
  • 50 kg bags
  • 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC)
  • Bulk loading upon request
• Shelf Life: 24 months under dry, sealed storage conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Water treatment & swimming pool maintenance
• Chemical manufacturing
• Metal processing & surface treatment
• Detergent & cleaning product manufacturing
• Textile processing

Operational Use Cases:

• pH reduction in industrial and municipal water systems
• Neutralization of alkaline waste streams
• Acid cleaning and descaling of metal surfaces
• Catalyst and intermediate production in chemical synthesis
• Formulation of industrial cleaners and sanitation agents

Performance & Cost Advantages:
Sodium bisulfate offers safer handling and simplified logistics compared to liquid sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, minimizing spill risk and corrosion-related storage issues. Its solid form enables precise dosing and reduced transportation costs. Buyers benefit from predictable acidity, long storage stability, and compliance with safety-driven procurement policies.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Controlled production with uniform particle size and verified purity levels
• Supply Reliability: Stable manufacturing output ensuring continuous industrial supply
• Logistics Capability: Flexible packaging options supporting both regional and international bulk shipments
• Price Competitiveness: Cost-effective acidification alternative with reduced handling and storage expenses
• Sustainability Benefits: Lower transport risk profile compared to bulk liquid acids; efficient integration into circular industrial processes
• Technical Support: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and application guidance available upon request

Positioned as a strategic sourcing solution, sodium bisulfate delivers operational efficiency, safety compliance, and cost control for acid-dependent industrial processes.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–25 MT per 20’ container (depending on packaging configuration)