Sodium hydroxide 40%
CAS No 1310-73-2
Sodium hydroxide 40%, also known as caustic soda or sodium lye, is a viscous, clear, colorless, odorless liquid. OQEMA supplies this NaOH grade (CAS 1310-73-2, EC 215-185-5) to industrial customers for chemical processing and manufacturing applications. Classified as UN1824, hazard class 8, it is available in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
- Category
- Lyes
- Sub-category
- Sodium Hydroxides
- Formula
- NaOH
- CAS Number
- 1310-73-2
- EINECS
- 215-185-5
Applications
• Chemical industry
• Textile industry
• Pulp production
• Metallurgical industry
• Soap manufacturing
• Glass industry
• Water treatment
• Metal surface treatment
• Rubber industry
• Laboratory reagent
• Consumer use
• Neutralizing agent
• Cleaning and degreasing formulations for industrial use
FAQ
Q: What is sodium hydroxide 40% (caustic soda)?
A: It is a viscous, clear, colorless, odorless liquid, CAS 1310-73-2, formula NaOH.
Q: What is liquid caustic soda used for?
A: It is used as an alkali reagent in industrial chemical manufacturing and pulp and paper processing and in a number of other industrial sectors.
Q: In what packaging is caustic soda 40% supplied?
A: It is supplied in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium hydroxide 40% tank truck | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Sodium hydroxide 40% IBC 1000l | IBC | 1430 KG |
| Sodium hydroxide 40% IBC 600l | IBC | 860 KG |
| Sodium hydroxide 40% can 20l | Can | 28.5 KG |
| Sodium hydroxide 40% keg | Hobbock | 60 KG |
Transport classification (ADR)
- UN number
- UN1824
- Class of Danger
- 8
Transport classification is given for guidance only. Always refer to the safety data sheet for the authoritative classification.