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Silicate chemistry
Sodium silicate and potassium silicate products used as binders, corrosion inhibitors, detergency builders, stabilizers, and process aids.
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Lowe Chemical helps industrial buyers source PQ sodium silicate, potassium silicate, silica, zeolite, and related inorganic chemistry for manufacturing, cleaning, construction, water treatment, coatings, pulp and paper, catalyst, and specialty applications.
- PQ product quote support for packaged, tote, and bulk requirements
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- Product matching by application, CAS number, chemistry family, or specification
Manufacturer overview
PQ is known for silicates, silicas, zeolites, and derivative inorganic chemistry.
PQ’s portfolio centers on sodium and potassium silicates, silicas, zeolites, catalyst supports, and related materials used across demanding industrial and specialty markets.
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Silica products
Synthetic amorphous silica and silica gel materials for adsorption, reinforcement, flow control, beer stabilization, coatings, and specialty processing.
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Zeolites and catalysts
Zeolite and catalyst-support chemistry for refining, detergents, adsorption, ion exchange, and specialty industrial uses.
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PQ chemistry families Lowe Chemical can help source.
Use these categories to start a product match, confirm documentation, or request pricing for a current PQ grade.
Sodium Silicates Liquid, solid glass, hydrous powders, soluble silicates
Potassium Silicates KASIL®, KASOLV®, flakes, liquids, powders
Silica & Silica Gel Adsorbents, flow aids, catalyst supports, beer stabilization
Zeolites Detergent builders, catalysts, ion exchange, adsorption
Catalyst Supports Silica-based catalyst and refining support materials
Construction Chemistry Concrete, cement, mineral binders, coatings
Cleaning & Detergents Alkalinity, builders, corrosion inhibition
Water Treatment Municipal, industrial, corrosion and process support
Product finder
PQ product names, CAS numbers, chemistry families, and specification notes.
Specifications can vary by grade, manufacturing location, and current PQ documentation. Confirm all technical, regulatory, and safety details against the current SDS/TDS before purchase or use.
| Product / search term | CAS number | Chemistry family | Specification notes where available | Common applications |
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| PQ® N® Sodium Silicate Solution Also searched as PQ N, N Clear, liquid sodium silicate, water glass | 1344-09-8 | Sodium silicate / soluble silicate | Public SDS references 3.22 weight ratio sodium silicate solution; grade-specific solids, density, ratio, and viscosity should be confirmed. | Binders, corrosion inhibition, dust binding, flame retardant support, flotation, stabilizer, viscosity control, detergents, construction. |
| PQ® N®38 Sodium Silicate | 1344-09-8 | Sodium silicate / technical inorganic salt | Aqueous soda and silica solution; alkaline, odor-free; confirm ratio, density, viscosity, and solids by current TDS. | Binder, corrosion inhibitor, resin support, flotation, stabilizer, manufacturing process aid. |
| Sodium Silicate Glass / Solid Sodium Silicate | 1344-09-8 | Sodium silicate solid glass | Solid glass form used to manufacture liquid silicates and downstream derivatives; grade specifications vary. | Silica manufacturing, zeolite production, detergent builders, foundry, refractory, construction chemistry. |
| KASIL® 1 Potassium Silicate Solution | 1312-76-1 | Potassium silicate / soluble silicate | Public MSDS references 2.50 weight ratio potassium silicate, 29.1% solution in water. | Coatings, binders, welding rods, mineral paints, concrete treatment, refractory and ceramic applications. |
| KASIL® 6 Potassium Silicate Solution | 1312-76-1 | Potassium silicate / soluble silicate | Public MSDS references 2.10 weight ratio potassium silicate, 39.2% solution in water. | Zinc-rich coatings, acid-resistant systems, binders, concrete and mineral applications. |
| KASIL® 2.5 Flakes / Potassium Silicate Flakes | 1312-76-1 | Potassium silicate flakes | Solid flake form; grade-specific ratio, bulk density, and solubility should be confirmed by current TDS. | Dry blends, powder coatings, refractory materials, adhesives, specialty formulations. |
| KASIL® SS Powder Potassium Silicate | 1312-76-1 | Hydrous potassium silicate powder | Public MSDS references approximately 2.5 weight ratio potassium silicate powder; may contain trace crystalline silica. | Powder formulations, construction products, refractory mixes, dry chemical blends. |
| KASOLV® 16 Potassium Silicate | 1312-76-1 | Hydrous potassium silicate powder | Public MSDS references a 1.6 weight ratio hydrous potassium silicate powder. | Dry blending, cementitious systems, specialty binders, refractory and construction chemistry. |
| Silica / Synthetic Amorphous Silica | 7631-86-9 | Silica / silicon dioxide | Particle size, surface area, oil absorption, moisture, pH, and purity vary by grade. | Coatings, plastics, rubber, food and beverage processing, pharma excipients, anti-caking, flow control. |
| BRITESORB® Silica Gel | 7631-86-9 | Silica gel adsorbent | Grade-specific adsorption capacity, particle size, moisture, and pH should be confirmed. | Beer stabilization, chill haze prevention, beverage processing, purification, filtration support. |
| Synthetic Zeolites | Varies by zeolite type | Aluminosilicate / zeolite | Ion exchange capacity, particle size, pore structure, moisture, and purity vary by grade. | Detergents, refining catalysts, adsorption, molecular sieves, water treatment, chemical processing. |
| Silica Catalyst Supports | Varies by grade | Silica support / catalyst carrier | Surface area, pore volume, particle size, crush strength, and impurity profile are grade-specific. | Petroleum refining, chemical catalysis, polymerization catalyst support, specialty reaction systems. |
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Applications
Application-driven sourcing for PQ materials.
PQ products are frequently specified by function. Lowe Chemical can help narrow options by binder strength, alkalinity, solids, ratio, viscosity, adsorption behavior, particle size, or end-use requirements.
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Binders and adhesivesSodium and potassium silicates for mineral, refractory, foundry, and specialty binder systems.
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Corrosion and surface protectionSilicate chemistry for coatings, zinc-rich systems, metal treatment, and corrosion-inhibiting formulations.
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Adsorption and filtrationSilica gel and synthetic silica products for beer stabilization, purification, flow control, and process support.
CleaningDetergents, builders, alkalinity, corrosion inhibition.
ConstructionConcrete, cement, mineral coatings, binders.
CoatingsZinc-rich paints, mineral paints, corrosion protection.
Water treatmentMunicipal and industrial process support.
BeverageBeer stabilization and filtration support.
RefiningZeolites and catalyst-support chemistry.
Pulp & paperSilicate process chemistry and specialty functions.
ManufacturingIndustrial binders, process aids, and specialty inputs.
SDS / TDS resources
SDS, TDS, COA, and regulatory document support for PQ products.
Lowe Chemical can help request or confirm current PQ safety data sheets, technical data sheets, certificates of analysis, and grade-specific documentation. Always review the current SDS and TDS before handling, storage, formulation, or substitution.
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Sodium silicate alternatives
Comparable liquid sodium silicate grades by ratio, solids, viscosity, density, alkalinity, and package size.
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Potassium silicate alternatives
Potassium silicate solutions, flakes, and powders for coatings, binders, refractory, and construction systems.
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Silica and zeolite options
Synthetic silica, silica gel, catalyst support, zeolite, molecular sieve, and related adsorption materials.
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FAQs
PQ supplier, distributor, SDS, TDS, and product questions.
Does Lowe Chemical supply PQ products?
Lowe Chemical can help source PQ products, provide quote support, and assist with SDS, TDS, COA, and product matching requests for PQ silicates, silicas, zeolites, and related inorganic materials.
What PQ product names can I request?
Common PQ search terms include PQ sodium silicate, PQ® N®, N Clear, N38, KASIL® 1, KASIL® 6, KASIL® SS Powder, KASOLV® 16, BRITESORB®, synthetic amorphous silica, silica gel, and zeolites.
What CAS numbers are associated with PQ sodium and potassium silicate?
Sodium silicate is commonly listed as CAS 1344-09-8. Potassium silicate is commonly listed as CAS 1312-76-1. Silica / silicon dioxide is commonly listed as CAS 7631-86-9. Always verify the CAS number on the current SDS for the exact grade.
Can Lowe Chemical help find a PQ alternative?
Yes. Share the current product name, TDS, SDS, target specification, and application. Lowe Chemical can help compare related sodium silicate, potassium silicate, silica, silica gel, zeolite, or catalyst support options.
Can I request a PQ SDS or TDS?
Yes. Use the quote form to request the current SDS or TDS for the PQ product, grade, CAS number, or application you need. Grade-specific documentation should be reviewed before handling or formulation.
Which industries use PQ chemistry?
PQ chemistry is used in cleaning and detergents, construction, coatings, water treatment, pulp and paper, beverage processing, refining, catalyst systems, manufacturing, plastics, rubber, and specialty chemical processing.
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