CAUSTIC SODA

Soda or sodium hydroxide is a highly reactive chemical known as caustic soda, solid flake soda, and rarely industrial degreaser soda. Flake soda is one of the main products of the petrochemical industry, and has become a major component in the production of a variety of products in the downstream industry. It is an ionic compound with the formula NaOH consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH-. The chemical at the outlet of refineries is a very corrosive fluid with strong environment moisture absorption property. Consequently, this liquid is converted to a solid commercial product. Purity of the commercially available flake soda should be about 98% to comply with international standards