SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CHARACTERISTICS

• Sodium hydroxide is a commonly used chemical compound and its other names include
• Caustic soda, white soda, white caustic

DENSITY

• 2.15

MELTING POINT

318 ^OC

BOILING POINT

1390 ^OC

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in water, glycerol and alcohol
• Changes to carbonate by absorbing moisture and carbon dioxide in air

EFFECTS

• It is irritating and highly poisonous in nature
• Harmful for skin, eyes and salivary membranes
• Use it by wearing protective glasses and gloves

COMPOSITION

• It is prepared from the sodium chloride

GRADES

• Powder, flakes, precipitates,  liquid and crystal grades are available

sodium hydroxide Use

• It is used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining as a neutralizing agent, pulp and paper making, aluminum casting,
• Detergents, rubber re cleaning, fruit and food industry , textile processing, soap making, peeling off the fruits and vegetables.
• The compound is also used in making cosmetic products like; all kinds of shampoos, Creams and snows.
• Also used in making floor polishes, lubricants formulations.