® 2048 Sodium Metasilicate. Date Prepared: April 5, 2012. Page: 1 of 6 . 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION . Product name: METSO BEADS ® 2048 Sodium Metasilicate. Product description: Granular anhydrous sodium metasilicate . Product Use: Cleaning compounds & detergents, deinking . Manufacturer: National Silicates . 429 Kipling ...