SODIUM PERCARBONATE

About SODIUM PERCARBONATE

SODIUM PERCARBONATE

1. Cleaning & Detergents

• Widely used as an oxygen-based bleaching agent in laundry detergents, cleaning powders, and dishwasher tablets.

• Releases hydrogen peroxide in water, providing strong stain removal and whitening effect.

• Eco-friendly alternative to chlorine-based bleaches.

2. Textile Industry

• Used for bleaching fabrics and removing stubborn stains without damaging fibers.

• Helps in brightening colors and whitening cotton, linen, and synthetic textiles.

3. Paper & Pulp Industry

• Acts as a bleaching agent for pulp and paper manufacturing.

4. Household Cleaning

• Ingredient in multipurpose cleaners, carpet cleaners, tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, etc.

• Effective against organic stains, grease, mold, mildew, and odor removal.

5. Food Industry (regulated use)

• Sometimes used as an oxidizing agent for food contact surface cleaning and disinfection (not directly added to foods).

6. Environmental / Water Treatment

• Provides active oxygen for wastewater treatment and eco-friendly disinfection.

• Helps control algae and improve water quality in pools and ponds.

7. Other Industrial Applications

• Used in cosmetics and personal care as a mild oxidizing/cleaning agent.

• Involved in some chemical synthesis where controlled oxygen release is needed.

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