Sodium Hydroxide Straws

Synonym(s)

: Caustic soda, sodium hydrate, lye soda

Mol. Formula

: NaOH

EC / List no.

: 215-185-5

CAS no.

: 1310-73-2

Molecular weight

: 39,997

At room temperature, sodium hydroxide is a white, crystalline, odorless solid that absorbs moisture from the air. It is a manufactured item.

Application

» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners, coolants in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids.
» Upholstery, furniture, toys, building materials, curtains, shoes, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment, metal, wood and plastic building and building materials, tyres, processed wood products, processed textiles and fabrics, brakes in trucks or cars pads are used for sanding buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships).

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» The white solid appears as sequin-shaped rectangular crystals.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	323
Boiling point	°C	1388
Density	g/cm³	2.13	20 °C
Solubility	g/ L	520	25 °C, soluble with water
pKa		14.8	25 °C
Corrosivity		Very corrosive
pH		13	0.5% solution
Surface tension	Dynes/ cm	74.35	2.72% wt