Sodium silicate (waterglass) under AICIS
Na2O.nSiO2 (n typically 2.0 to 3.3) · 硅酸钠
Status: Listed. Sodium silicate is on the AICIS Inventory of Industrial Chemicals as a Listed Industrial Chemical. **NOT typically scheduled under SUSMP / Poisons Standard** at retail-grade (verify against the current SUSMP / Poisons Standard before relying; concentrated liquid waterglass at high alkalinity may carry Schedule 5 or 6 status at certain concentrations). NOT on Australian Drug Control Act precursor list. NO active Australian AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin sodium silicate. Australia has limited domestic sodium silicate production; structurally net-importer for detergent + pulp / paper + water treatment + foundry sectors. ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports.
AICIS treats sodium silicate as a routine listed industrial chemical with moderate hazard profile (Skin Irrit. 2 + Eye Dam. 1 at concentrated alkaline grade). NO active Australian AD/CVD case. ChAFTA preferential zero-duty. Australia limited domestic production; structurally net-importer. Concentrated liquid grade may carry SUSMP Schedule 5 or 6 plus ADG 7.7 Class 8 PG III.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Sodium silicate (waterglass) (CAS 1344-09-8), Na2O.nSiO2 (n typically 2.0 to 3.3) |
|---|---|
| Regime | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), administered by the Department of Health |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Status | Listed |
| Tonnage threshold | AICIS introducer registration required for >100 kg/year |
Classifications under this regime
- Listed Industrial Chemical on AICIS Inventory
- Australian GHS classification: Skin Irrit. 2 + Eye Dam. 1 at concentrated alkaline grade
- NOT typically scheduled under SUSMP / Poisons Standard at retail-grade (verify against the current SUSMP / Poisons Standard at https://www.tga.gov.au/products/scheduling-poisons-standard before relying; concentrated liquid grade may carry Schedule 5 or 6)
- NOT on Australian Drug Control Act precursor list
- ADG 7.7: typically NOT regulated for solid grade; concentrated liquid waterglass may be Class 8 PG III at high alkalinity (verify against ADG 7.7 before relying)
- Safe Work Australia: WES for inspirable / respirable particulate dust applies for solid grade (verify against the current Safe Work Australia Workplace Exposure Standards at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/exposure-standards before relying on specific limit)
- IARC: Not classified
Restrictions and conditions of use
- NO active Australian AD/CVD case on Chinese sodium silicate currently
- WHS Regulation 2011 (with skin / eye corrosion handling at concentrated grade)
- ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies (HS 283919)
- SUSMP Schedule 5 or 6 may apply at concentrated liquid grade (verify against current Poisons Standard)
Importer obligations
AICIS registration required. Australia has limited domestic sodium silicate production; structurally net-importer.
Required documents
- AICIS registration certificate (annual)
- WHS-compliant SDS (with skin / eye corrosion handling notes at concentrated grade)
- Customs entry (ICS / ABF) with HS 283919
- ChAFTA Form CO
- ADG 7.7 documentation where concentrated liquid waterglass shipped Class 8 PG III
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- AICIS registration must be CURRENT at customs clearance
- NOT typically scheduled under SUSMP / Poisons Standard at retail-grade; concentrated liquid grade may carry Schedule 5 or 6
- NO active Australian AD/CVD case
- ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- Australia limited domestic sodium silicate production; structurally net-importer
- Concentrated liquid waterglass Class 8 PG III at high alkalinity (verify against ADG 7.7)
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for sodium silicate (waterglass), see the CAS 1344-09-8 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the sodium silicate (waterglass) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of AICIS, see the AICIS glossary entry.
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Sodium silicate (waterglass) under REACH
European Union listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Sodium silicate (waterglass) under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Sodium silicate (waterglass) under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Sodium silicate (waterglass) under K-REACH
Republic of Korea listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
Glossary
AICIS, Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
Australian regulatory scheme for industrial chemicals. Replaced NICNAS in July 2020. Categorises chemical introductions by risk and assigns annual reporting obligations to importers and manufacturers.
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Sodium silicate (waterglass) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for Sodium silicate (waterglass).
Sodium silicate (waterglass) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for Sodium silicate (waterglass).
Sodium silicate (waterglass) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for Sodium silicate (waterglass).
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