Leather
Unhairing and liming of hides in tanneries.
Also known as Sodium sulfide and Disodium sulphide
Sodium sulphide flakes, minimum 60% Na₂S, for leather, mining, dyes and chemical processing.
Sodium Sulphide Flakes are pale yellow to tan, turning brown on storage. They dissolve in water to give a strongly alkaline solution.
They are used for dehairing hides, as a flotation agent in mining and in sulphur-dye manufacture.
Every batch is released against these limits. Ask for the specification sheet with your quote.
| # | Test | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Appearance (colour) | Pale yellow to yellow, gold or tan (browns on storage) |
| 02 | Appearance (form) | Flakes |
| 03 | Solubility (turbidity), 10% solution | Clear |
| 04 | Sulphite and thiosulphate (as SO₂) | Not more than 1% |
| 05 | Assay (as Na₂S) | Not less than 60% |
Unhairing and liming of hides in tanneries.
A flotation agent for oxide ores of copper, lead and zinc.
Sulphur dyes, and as a reducing agent in chemical processes.
We pack Sodium Sulphide Flakes in sealed containers suited to the product, from laboratory bottles to bulk packs. Every container carries the product name, batch number, dates and hazard labels. Tell us the pack size and quantity you need.
Read the MSDS for full hazard, first-aid and disposal information.
Ask for any of these and we will email them with your quote.
Tell us the quantity you need. We will suggest the right pack, from laboratory bottles to bulk packs, with your quote.
Send your specification with your enquiry. Our team will confirm which limits we can meet before you order.
Yes. We hold an Import Export Code and supply both domestic and export buyers. Mention the destination country in your enquiry so we can quote the right packing and documents.
Tell us the quantity, pack size and destination. We will confirm price, availability and lead time, and send the documents you need.