Sodium hydroxide Free-flowing, ACS PurReagent, anhydrous, pellets, 97%

Acs PurReagent


Synonym:  Caustic soda
Linear Formula:  NaOH
Molecular Weight:  40.0 g/mol
CAS Number: 1310-73-2

Properties

Vapour pressure <18 mmHg ( 20 °C), 3 mmHg ( 37 °C)
Water Solubility soluble 1,260 g/L at 20 °C
M pt. 318°C(lit.)
Density 2.13 g/cm3 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
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Description

Application
Used in chemical synthesis pH adjustment titrations cleaning and analytical procedures in labs pharmaceuticals and water treatment.

Purpose
Provides consistent reactivity and purity for precise experiments ensuring reliable results in reactions requiring strong bases while minimizing contamination.

General Description
Sodium hydroxide appears as white free-flowing pellets or flakes (CAS 1310-73-2 formula NaOH MW 40 gmol) with 97-98% purity density 2.13 gcm melting point 318C and high water solubility. It meets American Chemical Society standards for minimal impurities like heavy metals (0.002%).