Caustic Soda Flakes

Technical grade 99.8%

₹56.00

Caustic Soda Flakes (Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH) are a highly versatile white crystalline and strong alkaline inorganic compound. Typically it is found at 97%–99% purity, It is highly soluble in water and used to remove acidic components. It is known for being highly corrosive and widely used in chemical manufacturing, soap production, water treatment, paper pulp processing, textile processing and industrial cleaning to dissolve grease and organic matter. Its common uses include drain cleaning, grease removal and pH adjustment.

Applications of Caustic Soda Flakes:

Cleaning Agents: It is used in commercial and household products for removing heavy grease from ovens and unclogging drains due to its ability to dissolve fats.
Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: It is a primary ingredient in the saponification process, turning fats and oils into soap as well as producing detergents.
Pulp and Paper Industry: It is Essential for breaking down wood fibers and removing lignin in the pulp manufacturing process.
Textile Processing: It is used in the treatment of cotton and in the dyeing of synthetic fibers, providing strength and structure to materials.
Water Treatment: It is used for neutralizing acidic water, adjusting pH levels and removing heavy metals from wastewater.
Chemical Manufacturing: It serves as a fundamental base for producing various chemicals, including pH regulators, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals.
Food Processing: It is used in food production for peeling fruits and vegetables, processing cocoa and in the production of soft drinks and food dyes.
Petroleum and Metal Industry: It is utilized for refining crude oil and in the extraction of alumina from bauxite ore.