Sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate is a free-flowing beaded powder that is water soluble. This product has a silica to soda ratio of 1. Sodium metasilicates are manufactured from sodium silicate glass, which is produced from melting high purity sand and soda ash in a furnace. Sodium silicates are non-toxic and thus sodium silicate waste is easy to treat or dispose of. Sodium metasilicate reduces the slurry density, prevents solids segregation, promotes early strength accelerates set times and reduces free water in cement. Used in oilfield applications including as a shale stabilizer in water-based drilling fluids and as a set accelerator in cementing systems. It can also be used in fireproofing mixtures, detergents, adhesives and boiler compound, among other applications. Sodium Metasilicate Anhydrous is a free-flowing beaded powder that is water soluble. Anhydrous is both hygroscopic and deliquescent in nature and is soluble in water, but not in alcohols. It acts as an adhesive and binder, corrosion inhibitor, penetrating sealant, coagulant in waste water treatment. When used with surfactants, Sodium Metasilicate Anhydrous enhances the suspension of removed soils such as grease and dirt deposits and prevents reaccumulation. Commonly used in manufacturing high-efficiency soaps, detergents, and metal cleaners; Penetrating Sealant; Coagulant in Waste Water Treatment; Fixative for Hand Dyeing and Reactive Dye.