Greener and Streamlined: Birla EcoSodium

Discover how Birla EcoSodium transforms waste into sustainable solutions across industries, from textiles to zinc smelting, pioneering eco-friendly practices and reshaping manufacturing for a greener future

Sodium sulphate is a key component in numerous industries, with traditional production methods relying heavily on mining — accounting for 70% of global production — or synthetic processes in chemical industries. While indispensable in textiles, glass, detergents, dyes, zinc production, and paper manufacturing, these traditional methods pose significant environmental challenges, including resource depletion and biodiversity disruption. There is an urgent need for sustainable practices in sodium sulphate production.

Recycling a Solution

Birla EcoSodium from Grasim Industries is an innovative and sustainable solution. This product is derived from recycled wastewater generated during viscose staple fibre (VSF) manufacturing. By utilising this waste material, Birla EcoSodium not only addresses environmental concerns but also reduces the amount of salts and minerals (Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) in treated wastewater. The production process is fully traceable and adheres to the highest standards of chemical safety.

The EcoSodium Advantage: Sustainable and Efficient

• Textiles: Birla EcoSodium enhances textile dyeing by ensuring consistent and vibrant colours. It improves dye absorption and reduced excess dye and waste. This eco-friendly process fosters clothing production with less environmental impact.
• Glass Manufacturing: In glassmaking, EcoSodium lowers the melting point of raw materials, reducing energy consumption. It also removes impurities, enhancing glass clarity and transparency. By controlling the viscosity, EcoSodium ensures high-quality, defect-free glass, promoting a more sustainable production process.
• Dyes & Pigments: EcoSodium acts as a desiccant, improving dye purification and separation, leading to higher production yield. Its high purity ensures dyes meet colour standards and are free of heavy metals, minimising environmental impact and wastewater generation. This translates to a more sustainable dye manufacturing process.
• Detergents: As a bulking agent, EcoSodium increases detergent volume while effectively removing dirt. Its high purity improves flowability and prevents residue. Being non-toxic and biodegradable, EcoSodium replaces harmful chemicals, reducing the ecological footprint of detergents.
• Zinc Smelting, EcoSodium lowers the melting point, promoting energy efficiency in the zinc smelting process It aids in slag formation, separating impurities and resulting in a purer final product. These enhancements improve zinc recovery and lead to a more sustainable production process.
• Paper Manufacturing: EcoSodium enhances the kraft pulping process, aiding in wood fibre separation and producing stronger, brighter, and more durable paper. It also stabilises acidity levels for consistent paper quality. Additionally, EcoSodium promotes the recovery and recycling of alkali chemicals, making the pulping process more sustainable. By transforming a waste product into a powerful industrial solution, Birla EcoSodium exemplifies a new era of responsible manufacturing. Its impact goes beyond individual industries, fostering a collaborative approach towards a greener future.