Description
Kenya mines this one
Soda ash from Lake Magadi is one of the few detergent raw materials Kenya produces at scale rather than imports, which is why it is consistently among the cheapest builders available here and why the trade simply calls it magadi. Dense grade has a higher bulk density and larger particle size than light grade.
Dense or light?
Choose dense when you are blending a powder detergent: it flows freely, mixes without segregating out of the blend, and produces far less airborne dust in an open mixer. Choose light when you need it to dissolve quickly into a liquid batch, because the finer particle dissolves faster.
What it does in a formula
Soda ash is an alkaline builder. It softens water by precipitating calcium and magnesium, raises and buffers pH so surfactants work at full strength, and adds bulk cheaply. It is also used to neutralise LABSA where a slightly milder alkali than caustic soda is wanted, in glass manufacture, in water treatment for pH correction, and in leather and textile processing.
Typical inclusion
Laundry powder 15 to 30%. Liquid degreaser 2 to 6%. Dishwashing powder 20 to 40%. Store on a pallet, off the floor, and keep the bag sealed, soda ash cakes when it takes up moisture.
Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg pack sizes and prices in Kenya
Prices below are per pack, ex-store Nairobi, and include the current indicative rate for magadi soda ash dense (sodium carbonate) 50kg. Larger volumes, repeat-order and distributor pricing are quoted on request.
| Pack size | Price (KSh) | Order |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg pack | KSh 750 | Order this pack |
| 25 kg bag | KSh 3,100 | Order this pack |
| 50 kg bag | KSh 5,600 | Order this pack |
Specification at a glance
| Our reference | BLD-010 |
|---|---|
| Category | Builders & Alkalis |
| Also searched as | magadi, magadi soda, soda ash dense, sodium carbonate, washing soda, Tata magadi |
| Pack sizes held | 5 kg pack, 25 kg bag, 50 kg bag |
| Stock location | Nairobi, collection or same-day city delivery |
| Delivery | All 47 counties by courier, bus parcel or our own vehicle |
| Documentation | Safety Data Sheet and certificate of analysis on request |
| Payment | M-Pesa, bank transfer, cash on collection, LPO for approved buyers |
How to order Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg
Send the pack size and quantity you need on WhatsApp or call +254 743 917789, and tell us the town you want it delivered to. We reply with confirmed stock, the price at your volume and a delivery estimate, usually within a couple of hours during business hours and always within 24 hours. Collection from our Nairobi store is welcome if you would rather see the material first.
Documentation and compliance
A current Safety Data Sheet accompanies every chemical we supply, and a certificate of analysis is available on request for each batch. Where a product falls under a Kenyan standard we can confirm which one applies, the full register is published by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. For handling, storage and transport guidance see our safety and compliance page, and for the full range see our published price list.
Questions we get asked about Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg
How much does Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg cost in Kenya?
Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg is KSh 750 at the Crystalline Chemicals counter on Ronald Ngala Street, Nairobi (line BLD-010). The price is published on this page and dated, so you can cost a batch to the shilling before you pick up the phone. Bigger packs work out cheaper per kilo.
Is Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg in stock in Nairobi?
Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg is held in stock at the Nairobi counter, Zemu House on Ronald Ngala Street. An order placed before 2pm normally moves the same day, and walk-in collection is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
Can you deliver Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg outside Nairobi?
Yes. We courier to all 47 counties, including Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Nyeri, Meru and Kakamega. Send the material and quantity with your delivery town on WhatsApp and you get confirmed stock, a unit price and a delivery estimate, usually the same day.
Do you supply a Safety Data Sheet for Magadi Soda Ash Dense (Sodium Carbonate) 50kg?
A Safety Data Sheet is supplied as standard on every chemical line, and a certificate of analysis is available on request against your batch. Every sale carries an ETR receipt, so the paperwork passes a procurement audit.
