Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder)
White free-flowing fine powder · CAS 7647-14-5
Also see our standard Refined Salt (Sodium Chloride) page.
Overview
Powder Salt is fine, free-flowing sodium chloride that dissolves quickly, which makes it the usual choice for textile dyeing baths, detergent processing and fast brine make-up. Suraj Chemicals supplies powder salt from Chennai in 25/50 kg HDPE bags, with bulk quantities on request.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White free-flowing fine powder |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl, dry basis) | 98.5% Min |
| Moisture | 0.5% Max |
| Water insoluble matter | 0.2% Max |
| Calcium & magnesium (as Ca) | 0.2% Max |
| Sulphate (as SO₄) | 0.4% Max |
| Particle size | Passes 30 mesh (about 500 µm) |
Values above are typical specification values for this grade from manufacturer / published reference data — not a batch-specific lab report. A current certificate of analysis is supplied with every order.
Makes we supply
- Tata Chemicals
- Nirma
Sourced from India’s leading manufacturers, with consistent quality and full batch traceability. The make supplied depends on stock; ask us if you need a specific one.
Applications
- Exhausting salt for reactive and direct dyeing in textiles
- Filler and process salt in detergent manufacture
- Brine and regeneration salt where fast dissolving is needed
- Leather processing and pickling
- General chemical processing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder)?
Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white free-flowing fine powder, identified by CAS number 7647-14-5. It falls under our Salts & Minerals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) used for?
Typical applications include: Exhausting salt for reactive and direct dyeing in textiles; Filler and process salt in detergent manufacture; Brine and regeneration salt where fast dissolving is needed; Leather processing and pickling; General chemical processing.
How should Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) in?
25/50 kg HDPE bags; bulk supply on request. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder)?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) hazardous to handle?
The Safety Data Sheet for Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) does not classify it as hazardous under GHS. It is still an industrial chemical, so use normal good practice — avoid unnecessary dust, skin and eye contact, store as advised above, and download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder)?
Yes — a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder) is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder)?
Yes — use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Powder Salt (Sodium Chloride, Fine Powder).
Actual packaging as supplied by Suraj Chemicals
CAS Number
7647-14-5
Appearance
White free-flowing fine powder
Packaging
25/50 kg HDPE bags; bulk supply on request
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, covered area.
Shelf Life
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.