DESCRIPTION & CONSUMPTION:
Caustic soda is a basic feedstock in the manufacture of a wide range of chemicals.
It is used as an intermediate and a reactant in processes that produce solvents, plastics, synthetic fibers, bleach, adhesives, coatings, herbicides, dyes, inks, and pharmaceuticals such as aspirin.
PACKING:
BULK, IBC, FELAXI TANK
| Characteristics | Unit | Standard | Product | Reference-Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | Wt.% | Min 48 | Min 48 | ISIRI 364 |
| Carbonate as Na2Co3 | Wt.% | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | ISIRI 364 |
| Cl− as NaCl | Wt.% | Max 0.03 | Max 0.01 | ISIRI 364 |
| SO4-2 as Na2SO4 | Wt.% | Max 0.07 | Max 0.01 | ISIRI 364 |
| Silicate as SiO2 | Wt.% | Max 0.01 | Max 0.0004 | ISIRI 364 |
| Fe | ppm | Max 10 | Max 5 | ISIRI 364 |
| Insoluble Material | Wt.% | Max 0.05 | Max 0.05 | ISIRI 364 |
| Al as Al2O3 | ppm | Max 10 | Max 10 | ISIRI 364 |
| Heavy Metal as Pb | ppm | Max 10 | Max 10 | ISIRI 364 |
| Hg | ppm | Max 0.1 | Max 0.1 | ISIRI 364 |
| As as As2O3 | ppm | Max 1 | Max 1 | ISIRI 364 |
