Industrial salts and alkalis
Soda Ash Light 99.2% — Bulk Wholesale Supply
Request light soda ash price quote — bulk wholesale from 500 MT, FOB/CFR/CIF
Key parameters — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
Full specification — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
| Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate) | 99.2% min |
| Chloride (NaCl) | 0.7% max |
| Iron (Fe2O3) | 0.004% max |
| Water insoluble matter | 0.04% max |
| Sulphate (SO4) | 0.03% max |
| Bulk density (light grade) | 500–600 kg/m³ |
| Appearance | White, free-flowing crystalline powder |
| Grade | Light (low-density) soda ash |
| HS code | 2836.20 |
Product overview — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
Glass producers, detergent compounders and water-treatment operators request light soda ash wholesale price quotes when buying bulk Na2CO3 for furnace flux, synthetic detergent slurries and hardness precipitation. We supply 99.2% light grade with iron capped at 0.004% — the specification float-glass lines and premium detergent formulators expect on mill COA-backed contracts from 500 MT MOQ.
Primary demand channels include container and flat glass furnaces where soda ash acts as a flux lowering silica melting temperature, synthetic detergent plants building LAS and zeolite-based formulations, municipal and industrial water-treatment stations precipitating calcium and magnesium hardness, and chemical manufacturers converting Na2CO3 into sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate and chromate intermediates. Typical buyers are float-glass producers on quarterly contract cover, regional detergent compounders sourcing merchant alkali between own Solvay unit turnarounds, pulp and paper mills adjusting pulping liquor alkalinity, and traders building inventory ahead of monsoon-season glass demand in South Asia.
Supply origins include synthetic soda ash plants at Black Sea and Turkish chemical hubs with established bulk loading terminals and container stuffing lines for big-bag export. Light grade is the preferred sodium carbonate form wherever dissolution kinetics matter more than silo storage efficiency. HS code 2836.20. MOQ from 500 MT on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
Full product details
Loading ports & logistics — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
Soda ash is a dry, hygroscopic bulk solid that must remain protected from rain and seawater spray at every handling stage. Contract MOQ is 500 MT — fulfilled by 1-tonne PP big bags in 20-foot containers (~20–24 MT net per unit) or break-bulk coaster parcels from 500 MT on short-sea routes.
1-tonne PP big bags in 20-foot containers hold approximately 20–24 MT net per unit and suit mid-size buyers without deep-water bulk terminals. Bags are palletized, stretch-wrapped and desiccant-lined for the sea leg. Ideal for parcels of 500–2,500 MT assembled across multiple container bookings on FOB or CFR terms.
Break-bulk coaster vessels move 500–3,000 MT big-bag parcels on short-sea routes to Mediterranean, Red Sea and Indian Ocean discharge ports with geared crane facilities.
Geared bulk carriers load typical deepwater parcels of 3,000–30,000 MT at dedicated soda ash berths on FOB Black Sea and MENA origins. Pneumatic or grab discharge at the destination requires covered silos or warehouse space — open stockpiles are not acceptable because moisture uptake causes caking and quality loss within days. FOB loading at exporter-nominated berth; CFR and CIF quotes include vessel freight, marine insurance and discharge-port weather-protection assessment before firm offer. Typical lead time 12–22 days from contract execution to loading window.
Packaging & documentation — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
Cargo ships as bulk soda ash light in vessel holds, 1-tonne laminated PP big bags with polyethylene inner liner, or 50 kg woven bags palletized for container export. Each lot is accompanied by a mill certificate of analysis showing Na2CO3, chloride, iron and water-insoluble results, safety data sheet (SDS) per GHS, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Sodium carbonate content is confirmed by acidimetric titration against hydrochloric acid standard on the COA.
Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent) at loading can be arranged on buyer request. Big-bag integrity and moisture content checks are included in the standard inspection scope for containerized shipments. We issue stowage and ventilation instructions with the shipping package — soda ash is non-hazardous but classified as a hygroscopic cargo requiring dry-hold certification on bulk vessels.
FAQ — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
When should buyers choose light soda ash over dense grade?
Light soda ash dissolves faster in cold process water and disperses more evenly in detergent slurry mixers — preferred for synthetic detergent plants and batch chemical reactors. Dense soda ash packs tighter for bulk silo storage and suits continuous glass furnace feed where dissolution time is less critical. Light grade commands a modest premium per tonne for the lower bulk density and finer particle distribution.
How is bulk soda ash light shipped on export routes?
Contract MOQ of 500 MT ships in 1-tonne PP big bags palletized in 20-foot containers (20–24 MT net per unit) or as break-bulk big-bag parcels on coaster vessels. Typical deepwater light soda ash loads in geared bulk carriers from 3,000 MT at dedicated soda ash berths at Black Sea and MENA origins. All cargo must stay dry — soda ash is hygroscopic and cakes when exposed to rain or high humidity during discharge.
Related products — Soda Ash Light 99.2%
- Soda Ash Dense — higher bulk-density sodium carbonate for glass furnace feed
- Caustic Soda Flakes/Pearls — strong alkali companion for detergent and chemical circuits
- Potassium Carbonate — chloride-free carbonate alkali for specialty glass and food-grade applications
