Sodium Carbonate

We have for sale 96,000 tons of bulk sodium carbonate located in Peru. These
are compactions of varying magnitudes and dark stains that appear dirty and
others of a reddish color (apparent rust). Storage has not been ideal but
may still have use in certain circumstances.

Potential Uses (with caveats due to impurities):

Water Softening (Industrial/Large Scale): Sodium carbonate is a common water
softener. It precipitates calcium and magnesium ions, the culprits behind
hard water. Even with some discoloration, it might still be effective for
large-scale industrial water treatment where the visual appearance isn't
critical. However, the rust stains might introduce iron into the water,
which could be undesirable depending on the application.

Cleaning Agent (Heavy-Duty/Industrial): While you wouldn't use this for
delicate household cleaning due to the stains, it could potentially be used
in some heavy-duty industrial cleaning applications where a strong alkaline
solution is needed and the visual appearance isn't paramount (e.g.,
degreasing, certain types of equipment cleaning). The rust stains, however,
could potentially worsen staining on some surfaces.

Glass Manufacturing (Potentially): Sodium carbonate is a key ingredient in
making glass. However, the impurities, especially the iron (likely causing
the red stains), could significantly affect the color and quality of the
glass produced. It might only be suitable for very low-grade glass
production where color isn't a concern.

Chemical Manufacturing (Intermediate): It could potentially be used as a
reagent in the production of other chemicals. The suitability would heavily
depend on the specific reaction and the tolerance for the impurities
present.

Neutralization of Acids (Industrial Spills/Waste): In case of large acidic
spills or acidic industrial waste streams, sodium carbonate can be used for
neutralization. The color and compaction might be less of a concern in such
emergency situations.

There are more possibilities but we are accepting reasonable offers for the
full 96,000 tons.

Minimum Order: 96 tons