Description:
Caustic soda is a very important mineral substance, also known as sodium hydroxide, caustic, caustic alkali, caustic sodium. In its standard form, it is characterized by a granular / crystalline / lamellar form, white in color, and is a material with considerable hygroscopicity. Hard to the touch, similar to soap, has no smell. In the food industry, it is known as
additive to food E 524. It belongs to inorganic chemistry. Caustic soda has the ability to absorb moisture, dissolves well in water, heats up when interacting with water, and releases heat in large quantities.
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Application:
Caustic soda is widely used in various industries. It does a great job of cleaning blockages in sewer pipes, cleaning drains, sinks, kitchen stove surfaces, heavily soiled kitchen utensils from grease, as well as soot. With the help of high hygroscopicity, caustic soda penetrates and destroys the structure of fatty impurities. The violent release of heat during the reaction with water is an important advantage. It takes 3 to 6 hours to clean plastic and aluminum sewer pipes, it is not recommended to exceed the specified time limit. Cleaning must be completed by flushing the pipes. It is also used for the production of some cosmetics. To create soap at home. Cosmetology provides the service of papilloma removal using
caustic soda. Household chemicals contain sodium hydroxide as part of shampoos and detergents. It is an excellent assistant in agriculture. Fights against garden pests and plant diseases. A great tool for disinfecting vegetable storages, greenhouses, storerooms, and
cages for animals. Also used for disinfection of premises. When preparing the solution, it helps to get rid of aphids, weevils, fungal lesions, late blight and powdery mildew. The chemical industry makes excellent use of caustic soda, extracting pure metals, oil refining produces oil and biodiesel with sodium hydroxide. Cellulose is also produced with the participation of caustic soda. Caustic soda is used to create cardboard and paper.