Sodium hydroxide 50% NaOH
Sodium hydroxide is an inorganic chemical compound belonging to the strongest bases (pH 13). It is a colourless, odourless and non-flammable liquid also commonly known as soda lye. It belongs to the basic chemical raw materials and has been used in almost all industries. It is used both as a raw material in various types of syntheses for the production of ionic surfactants, in the pharmaceutical industry in the production of aluminum, water glass, in the production of fats and soaps and in many other organic and inorganic syntheses.
CAS number
1310-73-2
EC Number
215-185-5
Chemical formula
NaOH
ADR
Yes
Physical form
White / Yellow Liquid
Uses of sodium hydroxide 50%
NaOH
Soap making.
Making water glass from silica.
Production of detergents and dyes.
It is the main ingredient of preparations for unblocking sewage pipes.
It takes part in water treatment processes for industrial purposes.
Artificial silk production.
Rubber production and rubber regeneration.
Refining of crude oil and mineral oils.
Processing of liquid coking products.
Food industry (food additive as acidity regulator E524).
