Sodium hydroxide solution 50-52% in water, eluent for IC

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  NaOH
Molecular Weight:  40 g/mol
CAS Number: 1310-73-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 3 mmHg ( 37°C)
Water Solubility completely miscible, soluble
Refractive index n20/D 1.473-1.475
B pt. 105 - 140°C
M pt. -12 to 10 °C
Density 1.515 g/mL at 25°C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290,H314
Precautionary Statement  P234 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28151200
Flash point 176 - 178 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1824

Description

Application
Sodium hydroxide is widely used in industries for manufacturing soaps paper textiles and detergents as well as in laboratory experiments and water treatment processes.

Purpose
The purpose of sodium hydroxide is to act as a strong base that neutralizes acids adjusts pH and facilitates various chemical reactions.

General Description
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a highly corrosive white crystalline inorganic compound that readily dissolves in water to form a strongly alkaline solution.