
Caustic Soda Lye, also known as Sodium Hydroxide Solution (NaOH), is a clear, colorless, and highly caustic liquid alkali used in a wide range of industrial and chemical processes. It is produced through the electrolysis of brine and is known for its strong alkaline properties, making it a powerful pH regulator and cleaning agent.
This versatile chemical is widely used in industries such as textiles, paper, soap & detergents, petroleum refining, and water treatment, among others.
Applications
- Soap & Detergents : Key ingredient in saponification and cleaning formulations.
- Pulp & Paper Industry : Used in pulping and bleaching processes.
- Textile Processing : Employed in mercerization and dyeing of cotton.
- Chemical Manufacturing : Acts as a reactant or neutralizing agent in many formulations.
- Water Treatment : Controls acidity and removes heavy metals.
- Petroleum Refining : Used in refining, extraction, and purification processes.
Features
- Strong alkalinity (typically 32% or 50% concentration)
- High chemical reactivity
- Effective pH control agent
- Transparent, free-flowing solution
- Complies with industrial and environmental standards