Caustic Soda Beads
(Sodium Hydroxide Beads) 50 Lb Bag
Caustic Soda beads, chemical name "Sodium Hydroxide", has uses in all kinds of commercial,industrial, chemical manufacturing processes, and even some specialty food preparation.
Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide) in bead form is used in all kinds of commercial and industrial applications, soapmaking (known as "lye") as well as a wide assortment of chemical processes. It is often used in metal cleaning, scouring, and heavy duty cleaning and degreasing, and in other types of manufacturing, including the petroleum industry.As a general cleaning agent it is often used as an oven cleaner, vent-a-hood cleaner in commercial applications, and even as an industrial grade drain cleaner. As a general laboratory chemical, it is an alklai and used to raise pH.
Our caustic soda beads in bags are also designated as Food Grade,FCC, Food Grade, and NSF, Kosher and suitable for use in specialty baking, usually for making bagels and pretzels where it helps to create a distinctive glossy brown finish to baked goods.
Caustic Soda is easily dissolved in water since it is hygroscopic.
Many customer tell us that they really like this particular product and brand of Caustic Soda from Level 7 Chemical because it is high quality, easily handled in the heavy duty bags, and is also less dusty than other brands. They also tell us it is consistently a good performer, vs other brands and also better than a flake form of Sodium Hydroxide. All this means easier use and easier handling.
50 Lb bag
Typical Applications include:
- pH Adjustment
- Detergents
- Water Treatment
- Soap Manufacturing/ Soapmaking
- Dairy Cleaners
- Regenerating ion exchange resins
- Food use - Pretzels
- Drain and oven cleaners
- Restaurant Oven hood cleaners
- Fruit & Vegetable Peeling
- Metal Cleaners and paint strippers
- Bottle Washing
- pH Control
- Scale & Corrosion Control
- Textile Bleaching, Scouring
- Paper and cardboard manufacturing
Typical Specifications:
- CAS: 1310-73-2
- Appearance: White Microcrystalline Beads
- FCC Food Grade, NSF, Kosher
- ~3/4 millimeter diameter bead.
- Odor - Odorless
- Chemical formula NaOH
- NAOH, % w/w 98 Min
- Fe2O3, ppm 10 max
- pH > 13
- Solubility - Soluble in water
- 50 Lb Net weight bag
- UN1823
*Warning- Caustic soda is strong alkali with a high pH and is very corrosive and damaging to skin, and eyes. Read the SDS and always use the proper Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
Storage: Store in cool, dry place, well-ventilated area.
• Keep away from incompatible materials
Review the SDS for more detailed storage and handling details
Synonyms: NaOH, Caustic Soda, caustic, lye, sodium hydroxide
We also offer Caustic Soda beads in metal drums - click here
We are easy to do business with. Level 7 offers all sizes of chemicals from a bag up to truckloads. If you need a quote on truckloads of caustic soda / sodium hydroxide in bags contact us for a custom quote to get this or any other chemical shipped direct to your location.
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