Sodium Chlorate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- NaClO3
- Chlorate of Soda
Sodium chlorate supplier for pulp, paper, water-treatment and industrial process buyers in Malaysia. Sodium chlorate (NaClO3), also known as chlorate of soda, is an oxidising chlorate salt selected for chlorine dioxide generation, pulp bleaching chemistry and related process oxidation. It is not sodium chloride, sodium hypochlorite or sodium chlorite.
Commercial forms include technical crystals, crystalline powder, aqueous solution and higher-purity solid grades. Crystal and powder grades are common for solid charging and dissolution, while solution grades suit continuous dosing or generator feed where liquid handling is preferred.
Pulp and paper mills use sodium chlorate as a feedstock for on-site chlorine dioxide generation in bleaching circuits. Manufacturers also specify it for sodium chlorite routes, selected perchlorate chemistry and other industrial oxidation steps. Water-treatment plants may use chlorate-based chlorine dioxide systems where the process names this material.
Send the required form or grade, assay target, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7775-09-9
- Formula
- NaClO3
- Grade
- industrial, technical
- Appearance
- white crystals, crystalline powder or clear aqueous solution
Sodium Chlorate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical sodium chlorate crystals | white crystalline solid | typically about 99% | Standard industrial solid for chlorine dioxide generation, pulp bleaching chemistry and other process oxidation steps that specify crystalline sodium chlorate. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Sodium chlorate powder | white crystalline powder | — | Finer solid form for plants that prefer powder charging, blending or dissolution before use rather than coarse crystals. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Aqueous sodium chlorate solution | clear aqueous solution | — | Liquid feed for continuous dosing, chlorine dioxide generators and other process lines where a solution is preferred over solid handling. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity sodium chlorate | white crystalline solid or powder | — | Higher-purity solid for buyers that name tighter impurity, moisture or assay limits for intermediate manufacture or specialised oxidation work. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium chlorate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium chlorate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystals, crystalline powder, or clear aqueous solution according to form | — |
| Chemical identity | sodium chlorate, NaClO3 | — |
| CAS number | 7775-09-9 | — |
| Typical commercial assay (solid) | about 99% for common technical crystal grades | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water | — |
| Grade controls | assay, moisture, insoluble matter, form and solution strength confirmed against the required specification | — |
Sodium Chlorate applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- oxidising
- UN number
- 1495
- Hazard class
- 5.1
Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, sulphur, organic matter and flammable liquids. Handle as a strong oxidiser with suitable protective equipment. Keep solid and solution grades dry and clean during transfer. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about sodium chlorate
Is sodium chlorate the same as sodium hypochlorite or sodium chloride?
No. Sodium chlorate is NaClO3, an oxidising chlorate salt. Sodium hypochlorite is an aqueous bleach solution (NaOCl/NaClO), and sodium chloride is common salt (NaCl). They are different chemicals with different uses, packing and handling. State sodium chlorate clearly in the enquiry so the correct material is quoted.
Which sodium chlorate form should I request?
Crystals are the usual solid industrial form for chlorine dioxide generation and pulp-related chemistry. Powder suits plants that prefer finer solid charging or faster dissolution. Aqueous solution is chosen where liquid feed or continuous dosing is preferred. Send the process and preferred handling method with the enquiry.
What purity or assay is typical for industrial sodium chlorate?
Common technical crystal grades are often offered around 99%. High-purity grades may carry tighter impurity or moisture limits. If your process names a fixed assay, moisture limit or other control, include that specification so the quotation can be matched to it.
What is sodium chlorate used for in pulp and paper?
It is widely used as a feedstock for on-site chlorine dioxide generation in elemental chlorine-free pulp bleaching. Buyers should state generator type, preferred form and consumption rate when requesting a quote.
Can packing and product documents be confirmed with the quotation?
Yes. List the preferred pack format and any required product documents in the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a sodium chlorate price enquiry?
Provide form or grade, assay or purity target, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention solution strength if liquid is required, plus any preferred packing or documentation needs, so the quotation can cover the full requirement.