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Caustic Soda Flake is a white, solid form of sodium hydroxide. It is highly soluble in water, forming a strong alkaline solution. Caustic Soda Flake is widely used in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, soap production, and textile processing due to its high reactivity and alkalinity.
- Chemical Industry: Used in the production of various chemicals.
- Water Treatment: Helps in pH control and neutralization.
- Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Essential in saponification processes.
- Textile Industry: Used in mercerization and fabric treatment.
- Paper & Pulp Industry: Plays a role in pulping and bleaching processes.
Appearance
White solid flakes
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaOH
Molecular Weight
40.00 g/mol
Melting Point
318 °C
Density
2.13 g/cm³
Solubility
Highly soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
~13.5
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
sodium hydroxide
Molecular Formula
NaOH
Molecular Weight
40.00 g/mol
SMILES
[OH-].[Na+]
InChIKey
HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.