Caustic Soda Flakes
Caustic Soda Flakes
Inorganic Chemical Compound
Caustic soda flakes are a highly alkaline inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaOH. They appear as white, odorless flakes and are highly soluble in water, releasing heat during dissolution. The compound is strongly corrosive in nature.
It is commercially produced through the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (chlor-alkali process). Caustic soda flakes are widely used in soap and detergent manufacturing, paper and pulp industry, textiles, water treatment, and chemical processing industries.
Physical & Chemical Properties
NaOH
≥ 98% – 99%
Blue flakes
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Caustic Soda Flakes
Product Specifications| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Sodium Hydroxide (as NaOH) | Min. 97.0% (As Received Basis) |
| Sodium Carbonate (as Na₂CO₃) | Max. 4.0% |
| Chlorides (as Cl) | Max. 0.03% |
| Sulphates (as SO₄) | Max. 0.03% |
| Silicates (as SiO₂) | Max. 0.02% |
| Iron (as Fe) | Max. 20 ppm |
| Copper (as Cu) | Max. 2 ppm |
| Nickel (as Ni) | Max. 2 ppm |
| Manganese (as Mn) | Max. 1 ppm |
| Chlorates & Perchlorates (as NaClO₃) | Max. 10 ppm |
| Matter Insoluble in Water | Max. 0.05% |
| Total Mercury (as Hg) | Max. 0.02 ppm |
| Sodium Hydroxide (as NaOH) | Min. 99.5% (On Dry Basis) |
Caustic Soda Flakes
Caustic Soda Flakes Applications
Caustic soda flakes are widely used as a raw material and reactant in chemical manufacturing, including production of detergents, soaps, and synthetic fibers.
In textiles, caustic soda flakes are used for mercerization of cotton, dyeing, and finishing processes, enhancing fabric strength, luster, and dye uptake.
Used in the pulp and paper industry for pulping and bleaching processes, caustic soda flakes help in removing lignin and improving paper quality.
Caustic soda flakes are a key ingredient in saponification for producing soaps and detergents, reacting with fats and oils to form soap products.
In water treatment, caustic soda flakes are used to adjust pH levels, soften water, and remove heavy metals and impurities.
In the petrochemical sector, caustic soda flakes are used in refining processes, including neutralization of acidic compounds and production of chemicals like biodiesel.
Caustic soda flakes are used in refining alum, sodium salts, and other minerals, improving purity and yield during processing.
Caustic soda flakes are used in the food industry for processing cocoa, chocolate, and certain food items, as well as cleaning and sanitizing equipment.