Potassium Silicate

Synonym(s)

: Potassium metasilicate, water glass

Mol. Formula

: HKO3Si

EC / List no.

: 215-199-1

CAS no.

: 1312-76-1

Molecular weight

: 154,28

Potassium silicate is the name for a family of inorganic compounds. In industry, some metal cleaning formulations use potassium silicate, which also acts as a corrosion inhibitor.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: coating products, washing and cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, air care products, biocides (eg disinfectants, pest control products), polishes, welding and soldering products.
» Used in machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Potassium silicate appears as a white solid.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	905
Density	g/cm³	1.26- 1.6	20 °C
Solubility	mg/ L	115	25 °C, pH=7, Soluble with water