| Business Type | Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier |
| Packaging Size | 50Kg |
| Grade Standard | Industrial Grade |
| Brand Name | Caustic Soda |
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Product Details
| Purity % |
99%
|
| Usage/Application |
Textile
|
| Packaging Details |
25 Kg Bag
|
| Grade Standard |
Industrial Grade
|
| Chemical Formula |
NaOH
|
| Physical State |
Solid
|
| Density |
2.13 g/cm3
|
| Melting Point |
323 Degree Celsius
|
| Boiling Point |
1.388 Degree Celsius
|
| IUPAC Name |
Sodium Hydroxide
|
| CAS Number |
1310-73-2
|
| Molar Mass |
39.9971 g/mol
|
| Grade |
Rayon Grade
|
**Caustic soda flakes**, also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), are a strong and versatile chemical compound. Here's a product description and some common uses:
**Product Description:**
- **Chemical Formula:** NaOH
- **Appearance:** Caustic soda flakes are typically white, odorless, solid flakes or pearls. They readily absorb moisture from the air.
**Common Uses:**
1. **Chemical Manufacturing:** Sodium hydroxide is a fundamental chemical used in various industrial processes. It is a key ingredient in the production of a wide range of chemicals, including soaps, detergents, textiles, and pulp and paper.
2. **Soap and Detergent Production:** It is a crucial component in the saponification process for making soap and in detergent formulations.
3. **Textile Industry:** Sodium hydroxide is used in the textile industry for mercerization, a process that improves the strength and luster of cotton fibers.
4. **Paper and Pulp Industry:** It is used in the pulping and bleaching of wood pulp to produce paper products.
5. **Alumina Refining:** In the production of alumina from bauxite, caustic soda is used to dissolve the aluminum compounds.
6. **Petroleum Refining:** Sodium hydroxide is used to remove impurities and neutralize acidic components in petroleum refining processes.
7. **Water Treatment:** It can be used for pH adjustment and as a coagulant in water treatment plants to purify drinking water and wastewater.
8. **Food Processing:** In food processing, sodium hydroxide is used for various purposes, such as peeling fruits and vegetables, curing olives, and modifying the texture of certain foods.
9. **Cleaning and Degreasing:** It is used in cleaning products and degreasers for industrial and household cleaning purposes.
10. **Drain and Pipe Cleaning:** Caustic soda can be used to clear clogged drains and pipes due to its ability to dissolve organic materials.
11. **Biodiesel Production:** In biodiesel production, it is used in the transesterification process to convert vegetable oils or animal fats into biodiesel fuel.
12. **Pharmaceuticals:** Sodium hydroxide is used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug formulation and the synthesis of certain medications.
13. **Chemical Analysis:** In laboratories, it is used for various analytical purposes, including titration and sample preparation.
Caustic soda is highly corrosive and should be handled with extreme caution. Protective equipment, including gloves and safety goggles, should be worn when working with it. Additionally, it should be stored in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances.
