A gangue dispersant used to keep clays and fine silicate particles from reporting to concentrate.
Sodium silicate (water glass), Na2SiO3, CAS 1344-09-8, typically supplied as a viscous liquid at a set SiO2:Na2O ratio.
Disperses and depresses silicate and clay gangue minerals, improving concentrate grade in sulphide and non-metallic flotation.
Store sealed; avoid freezing.
Mildly alkaline/corrosive to eyes and skin. SDS supplied with every shipment. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.