Caustic Soda Flakes
Caustic Soda Flakes
HS Code : 28151100 | CAS NO. : 1310-73-2
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Sodium Hydroxide
- Formula: NaOH
- Molecular Weight: 40.00 g/mol
- Appearance: White Flakes
- Odour: Odourless
- Taste: Strongly alkaline
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Packing Details: • 500 g HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle • 2 kg HDPE Bottle • 5 kg HDPE Jar • 10 kg HDPE Drum • 25 kg HDPE Bag / Drum • 50 kg HDPE Bag and Custom packing available on request.
Storage & Handling
- Store in cool, dry place below 30°C in tightly closed container
- Protect from moisture, air (CO₂) and heat.
- Keep away from acids, aluminum, zinc and ammonium salts.
- Handle with dry tools and good ventilation.
Safety
- Corrosive – causes severe skin and eye burns
- Wear gloves, goggles and face protection
- Avoid dust inhalation and direct contact
- Add powder to water slowly (not water to powder)
- In contact: rinse with plenty of water and seek medical help
- UN 1823 / Class 8 – Corrosive
Industry Wise Application
Industrial Application
- Pulp and Paper Industry: Used for pulping wood, separating lignin from cellulose fibers, and bleaching wood pulp to produce high-quality paper.
- Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Essential for the saponification process, which turns fats and oils into soap, and used in detergent formulations to break down grease.
- Textile Industry: Employed for scouring and mercerizing cotton to improve strength and luster, as well as in dyeing processes.
- Water Treatment: Used for neutralizing acidic wastewater, regulating pH levels, and removing heavy metals.
- Alumina and Metal Processing: Key to the Bayer process, dissolving bauxite ore to extract alumina for aluminum production, and for etching/degreasing metal surfaces.
- Petroleum Refining: Used in the treatment of petroleum products to remove acidic contaminants (desulfurization) and for cleaning drilling mud.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a strong base in producing sodium compounds, plastics, solvents, synthetic fibers, and dyes.
Food Processing & Agricultural Applications
- Food Processing (Regulated):Used for peeling fruits and vegetables, curing olives, and processing cocoa/chocolate.
- Texturizing/Preservation:Used in producing pretzels to create a crisp texture and as a food preservative to prevent mold.
- Cleaning in Food Plants:Used to clean process equipment and storage tanks
Household/Residential Applications
- Drain Cleaning:Highly effective at dissolving grease, hair, and organic matter to unclog pipes.
- Degreasing:Removes heavy grease and oil stains from surfaces like stoves, ovens, and concrete floors.
- Surface Treatment:Used to remove algae and slime from walkways and pathways.
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