Caustic Soda

Caustic Soda

Caustic soda is also known as Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH), available in 2 forms FLAKES [Solids] and Lye [Liquid].

This name is given because of the corrosive nature of the salt on plant tissues and animals. It is a versatile alkali. This is an extreme alkali and caustic base, which deteriorates proteins at ordinary ambient temperatures and causes serious chemical burns. Sodium hydroxide is a white ionic compound comprise of hydroxide anions OH- and sodium cations Na+.

At DEVDHAR CHEMICALS, we offer both types of Caustic Soda i.e

• FLAKES [Solids]
• Lye [Liquid]

We are Authorized Distributors of many leading Global Manufacturers for Caustic Soda, such as

• TGV SRAAC Ltd. (Formerly Sree Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd.)
• Meghmani Finechem Limited
• GRASIM Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)

These companies are just a selected few; there are many more reputed Chemicals manufacturers in India & Overseas for whose products we are offering our services for.

Typical product specifications are detailed in table below,

FLAKES [SOLID]		LYE [LIQUID]
Parameter	Specification	Parameter	Specification
Sodium Hydroxide as NAOH	Min. 97.50%	Sodium Hydroxide as NAOH	Min. 47% to Max. 50%
Grade	Rayon	Grade	Rayon
Sodium Carbonate as Na2CO3	Max. 0.40%	Sodium Carbonate as Na2CO3	Max. 0.20%
Chloride as Cl	Max. 0.10%	Chloride as Cl	Max. 0.015%
Iron as Fe	Max. 20 PPM	Iron as Fe	Max. 10 PPM
Sulphate as SO4	Max. 0.10%	Sulphate as SO4	Max. 0.015%
		Relative Density	Min. 1.470

Application & Usage:

• In the Paper Industry, caustic soda is normally in the form of lye to separate the lignin that ties the fibers in the chemical pulping process. It is also used for paper recycling operations.
• In the refining of edible oil, sodium hydroxide is utilized as a neutralizer to remove free fatty acids that can give the oil an annoying taste.
• In the water treatment process, Caustic soda is very helpful in the pH neutralizing and adjustment of water streams. It is also used to raise the pH of water supplies.
• In different industries, sodium hydroxide is often used as a cleaning agent. Especially for sterilization and cleaning of bottles in the beverage industry.
• In chemical processing, caustic soda (NaOH) is used for delivering sodium to its final form and reactive agent in the production process and for many various purposes. It is also used to produce silicates and meta-silicates, bleach, fibers, also in food processing.

Need Caustic Soda (NaOH)?

Devdhar Chemicals offers quality Caustic Soda at a competitive price and value propositions. We believe in offering maximum price benefits to our customers, and therefore, our services are highly competitive and strategically devised. We are capable of supplying top-rated chemical blends in the entire globe. DCPL has a highly professional workforce and has immense knowledge of the chemical sector.

Safety Data Sheet is available here for your ready references.