Caustic Soda Pearl
Caustic soda pearl is a white, solid, odorless substance with hygroscopic properties, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air. It is highly corrosive and soluble in water, producing a strong alkaline solution.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Caustic soda pearl is a white, solid, odorless substance with hygroscopic properties, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air. It is highly corrosive and soluble in water, producing a strong alkaline solution.
- Pulp and Paper: It is used in the paper and pulp industry to break down lignin and dissolve impurities in the wood pulp during the pulping process.
- Textile Industry: Caustic soda is employed in the textile industry for mercerization of cotton fabrics, which enhances their strength and luster.
- Water Treatment: It is used in water treatment to adjust pH levels and neutralize acidic water.
- Soap Making: Caustic soda is a key ingredient in soap making, where it saponifies fats and oils to produce soap.
- Alumina Production: It is used in the production of alumina from bauxite ore.
- Petroleum Industry: Caustic soda is used in the petroleum industry for refining petroleum products and removing impurities.
SIMILAR NAME
- Sodium Hydroxide
PACKING
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