Caustic Soda, CAS No. : 1310-58-3

Caustic soda is another name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a highly caustic and versatile chemical compound. It’s a strong base and is commonly used in a variety of industrial processes, including:

1. Manufacturing: It’s crucial in making products like soap, detergents, and paper. It’s also used in the production of various chemicals and in refining petroleum.

2. Cleaning: Due to its strong alkaline nature, caustic soda is effective in cleaning and unclogging drains and pipes. It’s used in many industrial cleaning agents.

3. Water Treatment: It’s used to adjust the pH of water in municipal water treatment processes and in swimming pools.

4. Chemical Reactions: It’s involved in numerous chemical reactions, including saponification (making soap from fats and oils) and in the production of biodiesel.

Because it’s highly corrosive, it must be handled with care. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, is essential when working with it, and it should be stored in a safe, dry place away from acids and moisture.