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Caustic Soda 50%

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SUMMARY

Caustic Soda Liquid or Sodium hydroxide solution is a colorless liquid. It is used in the manufacturing of pulp and paper, textiles, water treatment, hydraulic fracturing, metal processing, soaps and detergents and drain opener. 

INDUSTRIES

  • Building & Construction: Used in cement additives, surface preparation, pH control, and manufacturing of construction materials. 
  • Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key raw material for producing solvents, surfactants, plastics, and specialty chemicals. 
  • Electrical & Electronics: Supports manufacturing of batteries, circuit boards, and electronic components through cleaning and etching processes. 
  • Food & Nutrition: Utilized in food processing, pH adjustment, peeling, refining, and sanitation applications in compliance with safety standards. 
  • Metalworking Fluids & Lubricants: Assists in degreasing, metal cleaning, and formulation of alkaline cleaning solutions.
  • Pulp & Paper: Essential for pulping, bleaching, pH control, and improving fiber quality in paper production. 
  • Water Treatment: Used for pH adjustment, neutralization, and removal of impurities in municipal and industrial water systems. 

APPLICATIONS

  • Battery Technology: Supports electrode production, electrolyte preparation, and purification processes in battery manufacturing. 
  • Chemical Industry: Serves as a fundamental reagent for synthesis, neutralization, and production of numerous chemical intermediates. 
  • Finishing & Polishing: Used in surface cleaning, residue removal, and preparation of materials prior to finishing processes. 
  • Plating & Surface Finishing: Enables metal cleaning, etching, and pH control to ensure uniform coating adhesion and high-quality finishes.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Industrial Cleaning: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, sanitation solutions, and alkaline cleaners for equipment and facility maintenance. 
  • Metal Processing: Supports metal cleaning, descaling, etching, and preparation steps in fabrication and finishing operations. 
  • Water Treatment: Applied for pH adjustment, neutralization, and impurity removal in industrial and municipal water systems. 

FUNCTIONS

  • Bleaching Agent: Supports whitening, stain removal, and lignin breakdown in pulp, textiles, and cleaning formulations. 
  • Catalyst: Facilitates chemical reactions by enabling efficient conversion and processing in various manufacturing steps.
  • pH Adjuster: Regulates acidity and alkalinity to achieve optimal conditions in industrial, food, and water treatment applications. 
  • Plasticizer: Contributes to modifying material properties during certain polymer and processing applications. 
  • Solvent: Assists in dissolving organic materials, fats, oils, and deposits to support cleaning and processing operations.