Industrial Products
Keeping promise of its tag line Better Products, Better Value, Better Living, Nirma undertook backward integration into manufacturing of Industrial Products like Soda Ash, Linear Alkyl Benzene, Caustic Soda, etc. In the beginning industrial products catered to captive consumption, however later on started serving other sectoral players including its competitors. By ways of consolidation, expansion and acquisition Nirma placed itself at the forefront of the Industrial products’ market leaders. All the manufacturing units are located in Gujarat.
Soda Ash
Soda Ash is a common name of Sodium Carbonate (Na2Co3). It is also known as washing soda.
Main constituents which are used in Soda Ash manufacturing are Salt, Lime Stone and Ammonia. It is widely used in many industrial and consumer products manufacturing. It is also used in Food and water to regulate pH (acidity). Oil exploration is also one area where it is used.
Production Capacity: 4000 MTPD
Manufacturing Units: Kalatalav and Porbandar
Variants
Soda Ash Dense: higher density – coarse consistency. Mainly used in Glass industry, Chemical manufacturing and Metallurgy
Soda Ash Light: Lower density – fine, powdery form. Mainly used in Detergent and Soaps, Paper & Pulp, Water treatment and Textile industry
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate (refined Bi Carb) commonly known as backing soda (NaHCO3). It is a white colour powder with crystalline consistency. Main applications are as a baking agent, personal care products, Beverages industries, in cleaning, as an antacid in medicines, etc.
Production Capacity: 460 MTPD
Manufacturing Units: Kalatalav and Porbandar
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
It is derived from petroleum product like Kerosene. It is oily-colourless liquid made from Benzene and Linear Alkenes. It is commonly used in making of detergents and surfactants.
Production Capacity: 125000 MTPA
Manufacturing Unit: Alindra
Caustic Soda
Caustic Soda is a common name of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). It is highly alkaline and corrosive in nature and must be handled carefully with protection. Common industrial and household uses are in Soaps & Detergents production, paper industry, water treatment, textile industry, cleaning agent in drain cleaning, etc.
Variants:
Flakes: Appearance wise it is in solid form, white colour in flaky consistency.
Lye: In liquid form it is colourless and odourless. It is highly reactive
Production Capacity: 750 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Bromine
Bromine (Br) is natural element. Bromine is reddish-brown colour with strong unpleasant odour liquid. It is toxic and corrosive in nature. It must be handled with protective gear as it could cause skin burns and its vapour may irritate eyes and respiratory system. It is used in water treatment as disinfectant, as flame retardant in different materials, in dyes and photographic chemicals and in pharmaceuticals industry for medications.
Production Capacity: 20 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Food Grade Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4) is colourless and odourless acid having wide ranging applications. It is used in Fertilizer industry, Food industry, Dental care, Rust removal, etc.
- Production Capacity: 100 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4) is colourless, dense, oily liquid. It is very strong Acid. It is highly corrosive and has wide ranging industrial applications. It is used in manufacturing of phosphate fertilizers, lead-iron batteries as electrolyte, production of various chemicals, petroleum reefing to remove impurities, metal processing process to clean metals, etc.
Production Capacity: 400 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Mandali
Liquid Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine is liquified form of Chlorine gas. In liquid form it is pale yellow-green colour, highly reactive with strong pungent smell. Chlorine gas is hazardous and is extremely dangerous. It must be handled with precaution and with protective gear. It is stored (and transported) under high pressure in liquid form in metallic cylinders (tonners). It is mainly used in water disinfection, PVC production, as bleaching agent, in sanitation applications, chemical manufacturing, etc.
- Production Capacity: 665 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Hydrogen
Hydrogen (H2) is the lightest, colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas. Lately It has been identified as one of the clean energy sources as hydrogen fuel cells to power alternate energy vehicles. It is used as rocket fuel in its liquid form. Hydrogen is also used in ammonia production, in petroleum refining and in food industry (hydrogenation).
Production Capacity: 18.75 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) is pale greenish-yellow liquid with strong smell, mostly found in household bleach. It is corrosive and must be handled with ample precaution and protective gear. It is used for disinfection purpose, Industrial cleaning/sanitizing equipment and surfaces, laundry bleach, etc.
Production Capacity: 12 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) a strong, corrosive inorganic acid. It must be handled with ample precaution in ventilated areas with protective gear. It has widespread uses in pH control and neutralization, cleaning and pickling metal surface, production of organic compounds, food processing, etc.
Production Capacity: 280 MTPD
Manufacturing Unit: Kalatalav
Single Super Phosphate (SSP)
Single Super Phosphate (SSP) is one of the oldest and most widely used fertilizers. It supplies soil with Phosphate, Sulphur and Calcium which are vital nutrients for healthy plant growth.
Production Capacity: 100000 MTPA
Manufacturing Unit: Moraiya
Packaging Products
Various packaging products like Poly Ethylene Film, Adhesive Labels, Corrugated Boxes, paper wrappers, poly pouches, etc
Manufacturing Unit: Moraiya
Nirma also produces other industrial products like Pure Salt, Glycerine, Alfa Olefin Sulphate, Oleum, Gypsum, etc at different manufacturing units.