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Caustic Soda


Product Details:

Molecular Formula     NaOH                                                        CAS No            1310-73-2                                              Chemical Name      Sodium Hydroxide Type              Flakes / Pellets / Solution  Style              Inorganic Chemical                            Physical State        Solid (Flakes, Pellets) or Liquid              Color             White                                                            Other Names         Caustic, Lye, NaOH

Property Specification
Chemical Class Alkali (Inorganic Base)
C.I. Number Not Applicable
CAS Number 1310-73-2
Chemical Formula NaOH
Full Tone White (flakes/pellets)
Tint Tone Not Applicable
Molecular Weight 40.00 g/mol
Specific Gravity 2.13 (at 20°C)
Bulk Density (gm/cc) ~0.85 (flakes), ~1.2 (pellets)
pH (1% solution) ~13-14
Oil Absorption (ml/100gm) Not Applicable
Moisture Content ≤ 2% (flakes)
Heat Fastness Stable up to 318°C (melting point)
Grit Content ≤ 100 ppm (industrial grade)
Water Soluble (Max.) Fully soluble
Solvent Stability Excellent