{"product_id":"caustic-soda-flakes","title":"Caustic Soda Flakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaustic Soda Flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium Hydroxide (NaOH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are a highly alkaline chemical raw material widely used in industrial manufacturing, cleaning, water treatment, soap production and chemical processing. Supplied in solid flake form, caustic soda dissolves readily in water and is valued for its strong alkalinity and effectiveness in pH adjustment, saponification and industrial processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaustic soda is suitable for professional, commercial and industrial applications where a strong alkaline ingredient is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealkaline and pH-adjusting agent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh effectiveness at relatively low usage levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReadily soluble in water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential ingredient in traditional soap manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a wide range of industrial processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for neutralisation and chemical processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly used in cleaning and degreasing formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for professional manufacturing applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaustic Soda Flakes are commonly used in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial cleaning products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDegreasers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetergent manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater treatment processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextile processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp and paper manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetroleum and industrial processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal treatment and cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral industrial applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap Making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium Hydroxide is an important raw material in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold-process and hot-process soap manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It reacts with oils and fats during the saponification process to produce soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate formulation calculations, weighing and appropriate manufacturing procedures are essential when using sodium hydroxide in soap production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaustic soda is commonly used to increase the pH of industrial and manufacturing formulations. Because it is highly alkaline, only carefully controlled quantities should be used and the final pH should always be measured using appropriate testing equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial Cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts strong alkalinity makes sodium hydroxide useful in professional cleaning and degreasing applications where heavy oils, grease and certain organic residues need to be removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sodium Hydroxide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caustic Soda, Lye, Sodium Hydroxide Flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NaOH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White solid flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alkaline Agent, pH Adjuster, Processing Aid, Saponification Agent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Industrial Manufacturing, Soap Making, Cleaning, Water Treatment and Chemical Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaustic Soda is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly corrosive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be handled only by users familiar with appropriate chemical safety procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear suitable chemical-resistant gloves and eye\/face protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contact with skin and eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid inhaling dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore securely in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the container tightly closed and protected from moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from incompatible materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlways consult the product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before handling or use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dissolving sodium hydroxide in water generates significant heat. Appropriate equipment, protective clothing and controlled manufacturing procedures are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor professional, industrial and formulation use. Users are responsible for ensuring the product is suitable for their intended application and for following all relevant safety, handling and regulatory requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmetic Material Supply","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":50560677675248,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50560677708016,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/9680\/2544\/files\/IMG-3870.png?v=1790697641","url":"https:\/\/www.cosmeticmaterialsupply.co.za\/products\/caustic-soda-flakes","provider":"Cosmetic Material Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}