When processed, soda ash can vary in density, size, and shape. This flexibility allows it to be used in a variety of everyday products. From bathtubs and baked goods to office building windows and internet cables, some common examples are listed below.
Building
- Flat glass — glass windows and doors
for commercial buildings - Mirrors
- Fiberglass insulation
Automotive
- Windshields
- Headlight bulbs
- Tires (silicates)
- Fiberglass
Home
- Internet cables
- Fiberoptic cables
- Lightbulbs
Power Generation
- Flue gas desulfuration
Cleaning Supplies
- Washing machine and dishwasher cleaners
- Roof and deck cleaners
- Laundry detergent (liquid and dry)
- Bleach detergent
- Auto detergent
- Dish detergent
Industrial
- Lead recycling
- Chrome manufacturing and plating
- Hospital garment cleaning
- Beer and wine equipment cleaning
Energy and Mining
- Lithium carbonate production
- Drilling fluids
Water Treatment
- pH adjustment
- Municipalities
- Algaecide for ponds and golf courses
