Liquid Caustic is a solution of sodium hydroxide in water, commonly used in cleaning, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment.
- Cleaning Products: Used in industrial and household cleaning agents.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other chemicals.
- Water Treatment: Applied in water purification and pH adjustment.
- Oil Industry: Used in oil refining and petroleum products.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless, clear liquid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
NaOH |
| Molecular Weight |
40.00 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
1390 °C |
| Density |
1.53 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but highly caustic and reactive |