Also known as lye or caustic soda, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 48%-49.8%, is an inorganic compound. It is a pure, odorless, colorless, and highly alkaline liquid.
Chemical Specifications:
- Sodium Hydroxide: 48-49.8%
- Sodium Chloride (Max): 50 ppm
- Sodium Sulphate (Max): 75 ppm
- Sodium Carbonate (Max): 0.2% by weight
- Iron (Max): 10 ppm
Packaging:
- Delivered in tank trucks
- Plastic containers
Applications:
- Paper industry
- Production of sodium salts and detergents
- Used in the Bayer process for aluminum production
- Petroleum industry
- Wood pulping
- Tissue digestion
- Food preparation
- Various other industrial uses
