Sodium Hydroxide Pearl 99%

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What is Sodium Hydroxide? Sodium Hydroxide (chemical formula NaOH), commonly known as caustic soda, is a highly caustic and versatile inorganic compound widely used in a range of industrial, laboratory, and chemical applications. It is typically available in the form of white, solid pearls or flakes that are highly soluble in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution. Sodium Hydroxide is also known by alternate names such as Lye or Soda Lye. It is valued for its ability to break down fats and oils, neutralise acids, and facilitate various chemical processes, making it essential in industries such as manufacturing, water treatment, and chemical synthesis.

Consistent Quality: We source only high-quality Sodium Hydroxide Pearl 99%, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in industrial, chemical, and laboratory applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and maintain product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Chemical Synthesis
Widely used in chemical synthesis as a strong base. It is involved in a variety of reactions, including saponification (the production of soap from fats and oils), as well as the synthesis of biodiesel, detergents, and other chemicals.

Water Treatment
Employed in water treatment processes to neutralise acidic compounds and adjust pH levels in water systems. It helps to remove heavy metals, soften water, and treat wastewater, ensuring water is safe for consumption or discharge.

Soap and Detergent Manufacturing
Used in the saponification process, where it reacts with fats or oils to produce soap. It is also used in cleaning formulations to break down grease and oils, enhancing cleaning effectiveness.

Laboratory Reagent
A critical reagent in laboratories for various applications. It is commonly used in titration experiments to neutralise acids and in the preparation of standard solutions for pH adjustments. It is also employed in the analysis and synthesis of organic compounds.

Food Industry
For applications such as the production of caramel and as a pH regulator. It is also used in the treatment of certain foods, such as olives and pretzels, to achieve specific textures or to remove skins from produce.

Petroleum Industry
In the refining process, particularly for the treatment of crude oil and the removal of impurities such as sulphur. It is also used in the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils or animal fats.

Metal Cleaning and Etching
For cleaning and etching metal surfaces, particularly in the aluminium and steel industries. It helps to remove grease, oils, and other contaminants from metal surfaces before further processing, such as coating or painting

• Paper Making
• Concreate Cleaning
• Path Cleaning
• Soap Making
• Tissue Digestion
• Dissolving Amphoteric metla and compounds
• Esterification and transesterification Reagents
• Cleaning agent
• Domestic use
• General Laboratory uses
• Drain Cleaner

Total Alkalinity (NaOH/Kg): 99.0%
Molecular Formula: NaOH
Molecular Weight: 40.0 g/mol
Melting Point: 318.4 °C
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3): <4g
Sodium Chloride (Cl): <0.2%

Cas Number: 1310-73-2

Einecs Number: 215-185-5

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2815110000

UN Number: 1823

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: H290,H314

Prec Phrases: P280,P290,P305+P351+P338,P303+P361+P353,P304+P340+P310