⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic metallic base used in various industries such as in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and cleaning products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of soaps, detergents, and chemicals like sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
- Water Treatment: Applied in water treatment processes to soften water and neutralize acidic water.
- Oil Industry: Used in the refining of petroleum products and for biodiesel production.
- Food Industry: Used in the preparation of food products like olives, pretzels, and for the pH adjustment of food items.
Appearance
White solid (flakes, pellets, or granules)
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
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but highly reactive with water and acids
IUPAC Name
sodium hydroxide
Молекулалык формула
NaOH
Молекулалык салмак
40.00 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[OH-].[Na+]
InChIKey
HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H370 Causes damage to organs
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