Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)

Description

Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) (NaOH), also known as caustic soda or lye, is a highly versatile substance used in a variety of manufacturing processes. Sodium hydroxide is a co-product of chlorine production.

Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) Applications:

Sodium hydroxide is used to manufacture soaps and a variety of detergents used in homes and commercial applications.
Sodium hydroxide is used to help manufacture a variety of medicines and products, from common pain relievers like aspirin, to anticoagulants that can help to prevent blood clots, to cholesterol-reducing medications.
In the energy sector, sodium hydroxide is used in fuel cell production. Fuel cells work like batteries to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity.
Municipal water treatment facilities use sodium hydroxide to control water acidity and to help remove heavy metals from water. Sodium hydroxide is also used to produce sodium hypochlorite, a water disinfectant.
Sodium hydroxide is used in several food processing applications, such as curing foods like olives or helping to brown Bavarian-style pretzels, giving them their characteristic crunch. Sodium hydroxide is used to remove skins from tomatoes, potatoes and other fruits and vegetables for canning and also as an ingredient in food preservatives.
In many paper making processes, wood is treated with a solution containing sodium sulfide and sodium hydroxide. This helps dissolve most of the unwanted material in the wood, leaving relatively pure cellulose, which forms the basis of paper.
Sodium hydroxide is used to extract alumina from naturally occurring minerals. Alumina is used to make aluminum and a variety of products including foil, cans, kitchen utensils, beer kegs and airplane parts.

CAS NUM: 1310-73-2

INCI Name: Sodium hydroxide

Active Surfactant Matter : Minimum 99% active matter.

pH Range: 2-14

Colour & Appearance: White fine powder

Grade:Cosmetic Grade

Country of Origin: China

Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof zip lock pouches avoid spillage.

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Formulation Guide

Recommended Usage: 1-10%. Up to 40%

Application: Sodium hydroxide is used to manufacture many everyday products, such as paper, aluminum, commercial drain and oven cleaners, and soap and detergents.

Precaution: Due to its strong corrosive qualities, exposure to sodium hydroxide in its solid or solution form can cause skin and eye irritation, Workers in facilities where sodium hydroxide is manufactured or used should follow product safety instructions.

Recommended Storage: Our powders should be stored in cool temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container. (Current Lot will expire: 10-2026)