Minimum 99.5 % Pure
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Characteristic |
Range |
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Chemical Formula |
NaOH |
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Sodium Hydroxide (as NaOH) |
47 % min. |
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Sodium Carbonate (as Na2CO3) |
0.40 % max. |
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Chlorides (as NaCl 100% basis) |
0.10 % max. |
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Iron (as Fe +3) |
20 ppm max. |
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PROPERTIES |
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- It is corrosive to animal and
vegetable tissues. |
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STABILITY |
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- Caustic Soda is stable even up to
high temperature in absence of moisture and CO2. Generates heat in
contact with moisture and acids. |
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USES |
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- Textiles and Rayon |
- Manufacture of soaps and detergents |
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- Manufacture of Petrochemicals |
- Pulp and paper industries |
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- Water Treatment |
- Dyes and pharmaceutical industries |
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- Manufacture of plastics |
- Refining vegetable oils |
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PACKAGING & SUPPLY |
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- In Tanker Load |