Caustic Soda Flakes is highly effective in cleaning agents such as soap, detergents, and bleaching agents.
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH-Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alkali that decomposes proteins at ordinary ambient temperatures and may cause severe chemical burns. It is highly soluble in water and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. It forms a series of hydrates NaOH-nH2O. The monohydrate NaOH H2O crystallizes from water solutions between 12.3 and 61.8 °C. The commercially available “sodium hydroxide” is often this monohydrate, and published data may refer to it instead of the anhydrous compound.
As one of the simplest hydroxides, sodium hydroxide is frequently utilized alongside neutral water and acidic hydrochloric acid to demonstrate the pH scale to chemistry students. Sodium hydroxide is used in many industries: in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents, and as a drain cleaner. Sodium hydroxide is a popular strong base used in the industry. Sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of sodium salts and detergents, pH regulation, and organic synthesis. In bulk, it is most often handled as an aqueous solution, since solutions are cheaper and easier to handle. Sodium hydroxide is used in many scenarios where it is desirable to increase the alkalinity of a mixture or to neutralize acids.
We use advanced processes to make the quality high. The material is packaged in UN approved packaging, making it safe to store and transport around the world. With a production capacity of 800 Tons per month, we can keep up with extensive demands and ensure prompt and reliable supply to meet the needs
Uses
It is used as a cleansing agent and in the manufacturing of washing soda. Sometimes, sodium hydroxide is also used as a reagent in the laboratories.
It is used in the preparation of soda lime. It is used in the extraction of aluminium by purifying bauxite.
Specification
| SR. NO | TESTS | TEST METHOD | UNIT | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS RECEIVED BASIS | ||||
| 1 | Sodium Hydroxide [ as NaOH] | IS – 252 : 2013 | % w / w | Min. 97.00 |
| 2 | Sodium Carbonate [ as Na2CO3 ] | IS – 252 : 2013 | % w/ w | Max. 00.40 |
| 3 | Chlorides [ as Cl ] | IS - 252 : 2013 | % w/ w | Max. 00.03 |
| 4 | Sulphates [ as SO4] | IS – 252 : 2013 | % w/ w | Max. 00.03 |
| 5 | Silicates [ as SiO2] | IS – 252 : 2013 | % w/w | Max. 00.02 |
| 6 | Iron [ as Fe] | IS – 252 : 2013 | ppm | Max. 20.00 |
| 7 | * Copper [ as Cu] | IS – 252 : 2013 | ppm | Max. 02.00 |
| 8 | Nickel [ as Ni ] | Sac –QA-FP- TM -10 | ppm | Max. 02.00 |
| 9 | * Manganese [ as Mn] | IS – 252 :2013 | ppm | Max. 01.00 |
| 10 | Chlorates & Per Chlorate [as NaClO3] | IS – 252 :2013 | ppm | Max. 10.00 |
| 11 | * Matter insoluble in Water | IS – 252 :2013 | % w/w | Max. 00.05 |
| 12 | Weight variation [in each bag] | SAC –QA-FP- TM - 13 | gm | + 0 to 200 |
| 13 | Visual Inspection [ Marking, stitching & Packing ] | “ | - | Complies |
| ON DRY BASIS | ||||
| 14 | Sodium Hydroxide [ as NaOH] | IS – 252 :2013 | % w/w | Min. 99.50 |