# Lignosulfonate

Canonical: https://www.kariwood.com.tr/en/lignosulfonate
Language: en
Content updated: 2026-10-09
Publisher: Kariwood / Altay Resource Kereste ve Tarım Ticaret A.Ş.

## About the product

Lignosulphonate, also spelled lignosulfonate, is an industrial material derived from lignin. The technical brochure on this page describes a powder containing the sodium salt of lignosulphonic acid. Sodium lignosulphonate is evaluated as a binder and dispersant in suitable formulations. Selection depends on composition, process conditions and trial results.


## Technical information

Technical values are taken from the brochure below and apply to the specified product and variant.


| Property | Brochure value |
| --- | --- |
| Dry content | 96 ± 2% |
| Basic substance (minimum) | 57% |
| Ash content | ≤20% |
| Moisture | 4,0 ± 2% |
| Packaging (brochure) | 550 / 560 / 570 kg — big bag |
- [Source · PDF page 6 · Lignosulphonates-EN](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulphonates-EN.pdf#page=6)

## Applications

Construction chemicals, foundry and industrial binder/dispersant applications. Dosage and process suitability depend on the technical specification and trials.


## Product documents

- [Lignosulfonate · TR · PDF](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulfonat-TR.pdf)
- [Lignosulfonate · EN · PDF](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulphonates-EN.pdf)

## Choosing lignosulphonate

Specify the salt type, dry matter requirement and intended process when requesting lignosulfonates.


## Binder and dispersant applications

The brochure discusses lignosulphonate in construction chemicals, cement and concrete admixtures, foundry work and other industrial processes. Binding and dispersing effects depend on the formulation. “Concrete admixture” does not mean a single dosage is suitable for every concrete mix. Describe the intended effect, accompanying raw materials and process conditions.

- [Source · Lignosulphonates-EN · PDF page 3](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulphonates-EN.pdf#page=3)

## Sodium versus calcium lignosulphonate

Sodium lignosulphonate and calcium lignosulphonate are distinct product descriptions; similar names do not establish interchangeability. The document here concerns a sodium-salt-based product and is not a statement that the calcium type is supplied. State any required salt type or process specification explicitly in the enquiry.

- [Source · Lignosulphonates-EN · PDF page 6](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulphonates-EN.pdf#page=6)

## Reading dry matter, moisture and ash

Dry matter, main component content, moisture and ash describe different properties of powdered lignosulphonate. Read them together rather than treating them as alternative names for one value. The technical table retains the brochure limits. Request the relevant analysis document when batch-specific results are required; process suitability and dosage require document review and application trials.

- [Source · Lignosulphonates-EN · PDF page 6](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/downloads/Kariwood-Lignosulphonates-EN.pdf#page=6)

## Lignosulphonate pricing and packaging

For a lignosulphonate quotation, provide the application, technical specification, approximate tonnes, packaging requirements and delivery location. The brochure’s big bag options should not be read as one fixed pack weight. For repeat purchases, include batch quantities and a schedule; available packaging and dispatch conditions are established in the quotation.

- [Prepare a request](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/en/teklif-hazirla?products=lignosulfonat)

## Related reading

- [Technical library](https://www.kariwood.com.tr/en/technical-library)