Sodium Hydroxide 50%

Description

50% caustic soda is sodium hydroxide in solution. It is also called lye or caustic soda. It is a highly corrosive solution widely used for stripping, but it also has other useful applications. With formula NaOH, it is a strong base that appears in aqueous solution as a clear, viscous liquid. Sodium hydroxide solution is mainly used in the production of basic chemicals by industry. It is also used to control alkaline media or regulate process acidity. It can also be used as a chemical reagent or dosing ingredient. For maintenance services, this product is used as a powerful cleaner for many types of surfaces. It can also strip, remove rust and deoxidize metal parts. The solution is also used in paper pulp manufacturing, natural fiber treatment, and the petroleum industry. It is also the raw material for many commercial drain cleaners. General information Physical state: Fluid liquid. Color: Colorless Odor: Odorless Important health, safety and environmental information pH: 14.00 Strong base. Boiling point: 144 °C. Flash point: Non-flammable. Vapor pressure (50°C): Not applicable. Density: 1.5 Water solubility: Soluble. Viscosity: 78 mPa.s Melting point/range: 12 °C. Auto-ignition point/range: Not applicable. Decomposition point/range: Not applicable.