Caustic Soda Beads
(Sodium Hydroxide Beads)
Caustic Soda beads, also known as lye or by the chemical name "Sodium Hydroxide", is used in many commercial and industrial manufacturing processes.
They are diliquescent (dissolves in moisture) as well as hygroscopic (attracts moisture). The bead is ~3/4 millimeter in diameter. This type of Caustic Soda is lest dusty than the flake form of Sodium Hydroxide. The solution rate is typically much quicker than flake, usually twice as fast.
Typical Applications include:
- Boiler Water Treatment
- Bottle Washing
- Dairy Cleaners
- Detergents
- Drain Cleaners
- Fruit & Vegetable Peeling
- Metal Cleaners
- Oil Well Drilling Fluids
- Paint Strippers
- pH Control
- Pretzels
- Scale & Corrosion Control
- Textile Bleaching, Scouring
- Water Treatment
Our Caustic Soda Beads are Food Grade. NSF
We also offer Caustic Soda beads in metal drums - click here
Synonyms: NaOH, Caustic Soda, caustic, lye
Appearance: White Microcrystalline Beads
CAS: 1310-73-2
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