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Sodium Sulfate

  • Thickeners
  • CAS 7757-82-6
  • IUPAC: disodium sulfate

Sodium Sulfate (CAS 7757-82-6) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Sodium sulfate is a non-toxic inorganic salt (table-salt grade relative). Not irritating at typical use concentrations. No Prop 65 listing. No health hazard concerns at trace concentrations in consumer cleaners.

Sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄) is a common inorganic salt used as a filler and processing aid in liquid cleaning products. It is disclosed under California Cleaning Product Right to Know (CA-RTK) regulations as a non-active ingredient. Environmentally benign — highly water soluble, not bioaccumulative, and not classified as aquatically toxic.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
2/5
Purpose: Filler and processing aid

Common questions about Sodium Sulfate

What is Sodium Sulfate used for in car care?
Filler and processing aid
Is Sodium Sulfate a VOC?
No. Sodium Sulfate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Sodium Sulfate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Sodium Sulfate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Sodium Sulfate biodegradable?
Yes. Sodium Sulfate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.