Sodium Hydroxide Pellets AR PurReagent >98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  NaOH 
Molecular Weight:  39.99711 g/mol
CAS Number: 1310-73-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mm Hg ( 745 °C)
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.473-1.475
B pt. 1390°C
M pt. 681 °C(lit.)
Density 1.515 g/mL at 20 °C
Form solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290-H314
Precautionary Statement  P234-P260-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1823

Description

Application
Sodium hydroxide has numerous applications across various industries. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of soaps and detergents the production of paper and in water treatment processes. It is also essential in the chemical industry for the production of synthetic fibers plastics and pharmaceuticals. Additionally NaOH is used in the food industry to process certain food items such as olives and caramel.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) also known as caustic soda or lye is a highly caustic white crystalline compound that is commonly available in solid and aqueous forms. It is an odorless substance and is soluble in water releasing heat in the process. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base and is widely used in various industrial and chemical processes.