Description
Caustic Soda is one of the most widely used chemicals in the industry. A solution of Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water, It is a strong base with a wide range of applications in different industries.
Worldwide, the major users of caustic soda are the aluminium industry, pulp & paper and the chemical industry. The main applications are water treatment and water purification, as cleaning agent, or a wide range of uses in chemical industry like starch production or for the desulphurization in the petrochemical industry.
Technical Data & MSDS
Caustic Soda Technical Data
Caustic Soda MSDS
| Product Name | Caustic Soda |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 13101-73-2 |
| Synonym | Sodium Hydroxide, Soda Lye, Sodium Hydrate |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Prills |
| Colour | White |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 3.5 hPa |
| Flash point [°C] | Not applicable |
| Final boiling point [°C] | Not applicable |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | Not applicable |
| Explosions limits – lower [%] | Not determined |
| Explosions limits – upper [%] | Not determined |
| Density | 2.13 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | 420 g/l. |
