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Calcium Carbonate (uncoated)
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Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda or lye, is a highly caustic and alkaline compound that is used in various industries for its strong basic properties, including the production of soaps, detergents, and paper. It is a white, odorless solid that is highly soluble in water and can be extremely hazardous if not handled properly. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base that can cause severe burns and tissue damage upon contact with skin and other organic matter.
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caustic soda
- Production of Chemicals: Sodium hydroxide is used as a raw material in the production of various chemicals, including organic and inorganic compounds, such as detergents, textiles, and paper.
- Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Sodium hydroxide is used in the production of soaps and detergents as a strong alkali that reacts with fats and oils to produce soap.
- Water Treatment: Sodium hydroxide is used in water treatment to adjust the pH level and to remove metals and impurities from water.
- Food Processing: Sodium hydroxide is used in food processing as a cleaning agent to remove dirt, oil, and other contaminants from food equipment and processing surfaces.
- Petroleum Refining: Sodium hydroxide is used in petroleum refining to remove impurities and neutralize acidic components.
- Textile Industry: Sodium hydroxide is used in the textile industry to remove impurities from fabric and to adjust the pH level of dye solutions.
- Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: Sodium hydroxide is used in the pulp and paper industry as a cooking agent to break down wood chips into pulp and to bleach paper.
- Aluminum Production: Sodium hydroxide is used in the production of aluminum to dissolve impurities and to separate the metal from other compounds.
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