Sodium hydroxide Caustic soda granules 5 kg BIOMUS

Sodium hydroxide Caustic soda granulated 5000g BIOMUS

Technical information on chemical reagents:

• Chemical formula: NaOH
• CAS number: 1310-73-2
• EC number: 0215-185-5
• Net weight: 5000g
• Type: pure
• Purity: 98.5% minimum

Examples of professional applications in various sectors:

• Chemical industry - manufacture of soaps and detergents: Sodium hydroxide is used as an important ingredient in the manufacture of soaps and detergents. It acts as a strong alkaline agent that saponifies fats, thus forming soaps and other cleaning products.
• Paper industry - wood breakdown for paper production: Sodium hydroxide is used in the Kraft process to produce pulp from wood. It helps remove lignin and release cellulose fibers needed for paper manufacturing.
• Petroleum industry - purification and refining of petroleum products: Sodium hydroxide is used in the petroleum industry to remove sulfur compounds and purify petroleum products. It helps eliminate unwanted impurities and improve the quality of finished products.
• Textile industry - treatment and dyeing of textiles: Sodium hydroxide is used in the textile industry to clean and enhance fibers such as cotton. It is also used in dyeing processes to improve dye absorption and achieve bright, durable colors.
• Food industry - production of cocoa and chocolate products: Sodium hydroxide is used in the food industry to process cocoa. It is used in a process known as "dutching" to regulate pH, improve taste, and increase the solubility of cocoa powder.

Recommended storage conditions:

1. Store in a dry and ventilated place.
2. Protect from moisture and sudden temperature changes.
3. Keep away from sources of fire and sparks.
4. Store in closed containers or bags to prevent dust formation.
5. Keep away from chemicals that may contaminate it.

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from flammable materials and reactive substances. It should be kept in tightly closed original containers to avoid moisture and contamination. Storage temperature must not exceed 40°C. It is also necessary to label containers according to chemical substance regulations.

Warnings on the product label:

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes skin burns and serious eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes severe eye irritation.
P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/aerosol.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.

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