Caustic Soda
1. Properties
Product name: Caustic Soda Flake/Solid/Pearl
CAS No.: 1310-73-2
Molecular Weight: 40.00
Molecular Formula: NaOH
Molecular Weight: 40.00
Molecular Formula: NaOH
Appearance: White flakes, solid, pearl
2. Applications
· Digestion of wood and bagasse for manufacture of pulp and paper.
· Digestion of wood for manufacture of viscose staple fibre, viscose filament yarn and rayon tyre cord.
· Manufacture of soaps and detergents.
· Digestion of aluminium ore to make alumina as an intermediate in the production of aluminium.
· Dleaching & processing of cotton textiles.
· Regeneration of ion-exchangere sins in water treatment plants.
3.Specifications:
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Composing
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Flake/pearl/solid 96%
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Flake/pearl/solid 98%
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Flake/pearl/solid 99%
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NaOH
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96% Min.
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98% Min.
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99% Min.
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Na2CO3
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1% Max.
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0.5% Max.
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0.4% Max.
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NaCl
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2% Max.
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0.03% Max.
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0.015% Max.
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Fe2O3
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0.01% Max.
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0.005% Max.
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0.001% Max
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4. Quality control
Rigid quality control on inputs, process and outputs lead to high purity and consistent quality that permit standardization of its use in industry.
5. Handling and Storage
Caustic Soda is a highly corrosive substance and requires careful handling. There should be no contact with bare skin. Caustic Soda flakes should be stored under dry conditions away from acids, organic chemicals, metals such as aluminium, tin, zinc, lead etc. and their alloys.