Sodium Hydroxide

Description

Sodium hydroxide is also known as lye or soda , or caustic soda. At room temperature, sodium hydroxide is a white crystalline odorless solid that absorbs moisture from the air. It is a synthetically manufactured substance. When dissolved in water or neutralized with acid it releases substantial amounts of heat, which may prove sufficient to ignite combustible materials. Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive.

Water Treatment
As pH regulator

Pulp and Paper
As ink remover in paper recycle process

Cleaner
As catalyst and pH regulator

Food
As curing agent and preservatives

Construction
As plasticizer

Metal Treatment
As cleaning agent and pH regulator

Pharmaceutical
As pH regulator