Caustic Soda Lye is a clear, colorless, and highly alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide in water. It is one of the most widely used base chemicals in the world, with applications across manufacturing, processing, and purification industries.
Chemical Formula: NaOH
CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly cloudy viscous liquid
Molecular Weight: 40.00 g/mol
Concentration: Commonly supplied in 32%, 45%, or 50% solutions
pH: >13 (highly alkaline)
Packaging Options:
Golden Chemical Agency supplies Caustic Soda Lye in:
35 kg / 50 kg HDPE drums
IBC tanks
Road tankers for bulk supply
Applications:
Chemical Manufacturing:
Used in the production of a wide variety of sodium-based chemicals and surfactants.
Textile Industry:
Used in scouring, mercerizing, and dyeing processes.
Petroleum Industry:
Helps remove acidic contaminants during refining.
Soap and Detergents:
Reactant in the saponification of fats and oils.
Alumina Production:
Used in extracting alumina from bauxite ore.