Melting point :1089°C
Density :2.4
refractive index :nD25 (glass) 1.520
solubility :soluble in cold H2O; reachot H2O; insoluble in ethanol
form :powder
Specific Gravity :2.61
color :White
PH :11(1 mM solution);11.91(10 mM solution);12.62(100 mM solution)
Water Solubility :Soluble in cold water. Hydrolyzes in hot water. Insoluble in acids, alcohol and salt solutions.
Hydrolytic Sensitivity :0: forms stable aqueous solutions
Merck :14,8642
Stability :hygroscopic
InChIKey :NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference :6834-92-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Sodium silicate(6834-92-0)
EPA Substance Registry System :Sodium metasilicate (6834-92-0)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H290 May be corrosive to metals Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Warning P234, P390, P404 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A, B, C Danger P260,P264, P280, P301+P330+ P331,P303+P361+P353, P363, P304+P340,P310, P321, P305+ P351+P338, P405,P501 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
Precautionary statements:	P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.