Sodium Silicate Cement Hardener
A liquid preparation of sodium silicate (water glass) used as a hardener and dust proofer for concrete floors and surfaces. Classified under HTS 3824.40.20.00 because it consists wholly of inorganic silicate compounds prepared for cement and concrete applications. It penetrates concrete to form a hardened silica gel layer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure sodium metasilicate powder
Unprepared pure inorganic silicates classify under their elemental chemical headings rather than as formulated concrete additives.
If blended with organic polymers
Mixtures containing organic components move to 'other' chemical preparations not specified elsewhere.
If formulated with organic densifiers
Organic-modified silicate hardeners fall under the organic substances subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require manufacturer's declaration of inorganic-only composition; check for silicate concentration compliance with ASTM standards; avoid misdeclaration as general silicate under 2839 which lacks preparation specificity
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