Caustic Soda Liquid
Sodium hydroxide is also known as lye or soda , or caustic soda. Caustic soda liquid is colorless, clear, free of sediment and suspended particles.
Data Sheet
| Physical & Chemical Properties | ISIRI Compliant Range | Product Range | Standard Reference |
| Purity of Sodium Hydroxide (w%) | Min 48 | Min 48 | ISIRI 364 |
| Carbonate as Na2CO3 (w%) | Max 0.5 | Max 0.3 | ISIRI 364 |
| Chloride as NaCl (w%) | Max 0.03 | Max 0.015 | ISIRI 364 |
| Sulfate as Na2SO4 (w%) | Max 0.007 | Max 0.004 | ISIRI 364 |
| Silicate as SiO2 (w%) | Max 0.01 | Max 0.005 | ISIRI 364 |
| Fe (mg/Kg) | Max 10 | Max 7 | ISIRI 364 |
| Insoluble in Water (w%) | Max 0.05 | 0.00 | ISIRI 364 |
| Aluminum as Al2O3(mg/Kg) | Max 10 | Max 10 | ISIRI 364 |
| Heavy metals as Pb (mg/Kg) | Max 10 | Max 10 | ISIRI 364 |
| Hg (mg/Kg) | Max 0.1 | Max 0.1 | ISIRI 364 |
| Arsenic as AS2O3 (mg/Kg) | Max 1 | Max 1 | ISIRI 364 |
Applications
- Alumina refinery
- Pulp and paper industry
- Chemical production
- Oil and gas industry
- Mining and drilling
- Soaps and detergent production
Packaging
- IBC
- Bulk (to be carried by tanker trailer)
Transportation
- Rail
- Land
- Sea