Requirements for alkali silica and iron contents and matter insoluble in water of sodium metasilicate pentahydrate for industrial use and additional special requirements for chloride and sulphate contents of material for services use. Methods of classification for sodium silicate solutions based on silica: alkali ratio and relative density, with optional additional requirements for viscosity. Test methods not included but reference is made to BS 6092.Cross References:BS 188BS 6092:Part 0BS 6092:Part 1BS 6092:Part 2BS 6092:Part 5BS 6092:Part 7BS 6092:Part 9BS 6092:Part 10BS 6092:Part 11BS 6092:Part 12