Central & Western (India) Chemicals

Acid Slurry, also known as LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid), is a dark brown to viscous liquid produced by sulfonation of linear alkyl benzene with sulfuric acid or oleum.
It is an anionic surfactant, meaning it helps reduce surface tension and enables effective cleaning and foaming.
It is one of the main raw materials used in detergents, cleaning agents, and personal care products.
Physical Properties:

• Appearance: Brown or dark amber viscous liquid

• Solubility: Completely soluble in water

• pH (1% solution): 2 – 3

• Active matter: 90 ± 1%

• Free acid (as H₂SO₄): 6–7%

Uses of Acid Slurry (LABSA):

1. Detergent Industry:

   • Primary raw material for making liquid detergents, washing powders, and cake soaps.

   • Provides excellent foaming, wetting, and cleaning power.

2. Household Cleaners:

   • Used in toilet cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and floor cleaners for grease and stain removal.

3. Textile Industry:

   • Acts as a wetting and emulsifying agent in textile processing and dyeing.

4. Personal Care Products:

   • Used in small quantities in shampoos and hand washes for foaming and cleansing.

5. Industrial Cleaners:

   • Used in degreasing and industrial cleaning formulations due to its high detergency.

it is use in animal feed & industrial use.Limestone powder (LSP) is a fine material results from grinding the limestone rocks. LSP has been used in many countries around the world as a cheap locally available material “Filler” in cement, concrete, block or mortar applications.

Citric Acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes.
Chemically, it is known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid, with the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇.
It appears as colorless, odorless crystals or a white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste.

Citric Acid is widely used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications due to its acidifying, chelating, and preservative properties.
It is available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms.

Chemical Properties:

 

• Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₇

• Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and alcohol

• pH (1% solution): 2.2 – 2.5

• Odor: Odorless

• Taste: Strongly acidic

Key Features:

• Excellent acidulant and flavor enhancer

• Effective pH regulator and preservative

• Strong chelating agent for metal ions

• Non-toxic and biodegradable

Uses of Citric Acid: 1. Food & Beverage Industry

• Used as a flavoring and acidifying agent in soft drinks, candies, jams, and jellies.

• Acts as a preservative to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.

• Maintains stability and color in processed foods.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used to adjust pH in medicines and syrups.

• Serves as an effervescent agent in tablets and powders.

• Enhances absorption of minerals and stabilizes active ingredients.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Acts as a pH balancer in creams, shampoos, and lotions.

• Used in skin care products for gentle exfoliation and brightness.

• Functions as a natural preservative.

4. Cleaning & Detergent Industry

• Used as a chelating agent to remove limescale, rust, and mineral deposits.

• Key ingredient in dishwashing liquids, toilet cleaners, and descalers.

• Eco-friendly alternative to harsh inorganic acids.

5. Industrial Applications

• Used in textile dyeing, metal cleaning, and electroplating.

• Serves as a buffering agent in chemical formulations.

Bleaching powder, also known as calcium hypochlorite, is a white or pale yellowish powder with a strong chlorine-like smell. Its chemical formula is Ca(OCl)₂. It is widely used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.

Chemical Composition:

Bleaching powder is primarily composed of:

• Calcium hypochlorite [Ca(OCl)₂]

• Calcium chloride [CaCl₂]

• Calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂]

• Small amounts of calcium carbonate [CaCO₃]

It is produced by passing chlorine gas over dry slaked lime (calcium hydroxide).

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: White or light yellow powder

• Odor: Pungent, similar to chlorine

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

• Stability: Unstable when exposed to air and moisture; decomposes to release chlorine gas

Uses of Bleaching Powder:

 

1. Disinfectant: Used for disinfecting drinking water, wells, and sewage.

2. Bleaching Agent: Commonly used in the textile and paper industries for bleaching cotton, linen, and wood pulp.

3. Oxidizing Agent: Used in chemical industries for oxidation reactions.

4. Sanitizer: Used in homes, hospitals, and public places for surface disinfection.

5. Deodorizing Agent: Used to remove foul odors in drains and toilets.

Central & Western India Chemicals is rapidly growing Organization. We have been catering to a wide range of customers for their requirement of various chemicals since 1980. CWIC has achieved consistent growth, qualitatively & quantitatively to emerge as the leader in industrial chemicals. Our core competencies are water treatment chemicals, industial chemicals, effulent treatment chemicals, industrial chemicals, minerals, lime products, boiler water treatment chemicals, cooling tower water treatment chemicals, general chemicals, laboratory chemicals, poultry & cattle fed supplements, animal feed supplements, cleaning chemicals, indusrial cleaning products, hygenic products and building materials. From the very inception our focus has remained on customer need. We have highly educated staff to give prompt response to our customers.

Calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a white or grayish-white hard, crystalline substance supplied in lump form. It has the chemical formula CaO and is a widely used chemical compound in industries, agriculture, and construction.

Chemical Composition:

• Formula: CaO

• Composed of calcium (Ca²⁺) and oxide (O²⁻) ions

• It is a basic oxide and reacts vigorously with water.

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: White or off-white hard lumps

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, but reacts exothermically

• Melting Point: ~2,572°C

• Boiling Point: ~2,850°C

• Density: ~3.34 g/cm³

• Texture: Rough, hard

Uses of Calcium Oxide (Lumps):

1. Construction Industry:

   • Used to make mortar, plaster, and cement.

   • For soil stabilization in road construction.

2. Steel & Metallurgical Industry:

   • Acts as a flux to remove impurities like silica and phosphorus during metal refining.

3. Chemical Industry:

   • Used in the production of calcium hydroxide, bleaching powder, and other calcium compounds.

4. Environmental Use:

   • Used in flue gas treatment to remove sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

   • Treats acidic soil in agriculture (acts as a liming agent).

5. Water Treatment:

   • Used to soften water by removing hardness-causing ions.