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  Caustic soda
Formula NaOH
Name Sodium hydroxide minimum 47% w/w
Synonyms Caustic soda lye, sodium hydroxide
Specifications UN No: 1824
CAS No: 1310-73-2
Specific gravity at 30 °C: Min. 1.514
Purity: Min. 47% w/w
Sodium chloride: Max. 0.03% wt
Sodium carbonate: Max. 0.20% wt
Iron: Max 0.001% wt
Properties Appearance: Clear liquid
Molecular weight: 40
Specific gravity: 1.53 (15.5°C)
Boiling point: 145°C
Melting point >0°C
Vapour pressure: 6.3 mm Hg (40°C)
Applications
  • Alumina refinery
  • Pulp and paper
  • Soaps and detergents
  • Viscose fibre
  • Textile processing
  • Organic chemicals such as dyes, etc.
  • Inorganic chemicals such as Sulphites, Phoshites, etc.
Packaging and transportation
  • Road tankers / rail wagons
  • IMDG code: 8226
  • Class: 8
  • Label: corrosive, class 8
  • Packaging group: II
 

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