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Sodium sulfate decahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium sulfate decahydrate is used as a laboratory reagent to precipitate protein. It is largely used as filler in powdered home laundry detergents. It facilitates in leveling, reducing negative charges on fibers, thereby allows dye to penetrate evenly. It avoids the corrosion of stainless steel vessels used in dyeing. It is also used as a laxative and effectively replaces the drug paracetamol in the body.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Sodium sulfate decahydrate is used as a laboratory reagent to precipitate protein. It is largely used as filler in powdered home laundry detergents. It facilitates in leveling, reducing negative charges on fibers, thereby allows dye to penetrate evenly. It avoids the corrosion of stainless steel vessels used in dyeing. It is also used as a laxative and effectively replaces the drug paracetamol in the body.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerin. Insoluble in ethanol and methanol.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, aluminum and magnesium.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼32°C |
| pH | 5.2 to 8.0 |
| Quantity | 5000 g |
| Merck Index | 14,8680 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glycerin. Insoluble in ethanol and methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 322.19 (142.04 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.46 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium sulfate decahydrate |
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