Product Name:	Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda)
WCode:	19-028
CAS No.:	1310-73-2
Molecular Formula:	NaOH
Formula Weight:	40

WCode:	19-028-001
Product Name:	Sodium Hydroxide, Solid

Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State		White, deliquescent pellets or flakes
Melting Point		318°C
Boiling Point		1390°C
Specific Gravity		2.13
PH		13-14 (0.5% sol)
NFPA Ratings		Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
Flash Point		Not considered to be a fire hazard
Stability		Stable under ordinary conditions
Applications
Direct application, (pulp and paper, soaps and detergents, aluminia, petroleum, textiles, water treatment,); organic chemicals, (propylene oxide, polycarbonate, ethyleneamines, epoxy resins,); inorganic chemicals, (sodium/calcium hypochlorite, sulfur-containing compounds, sodium cyanide)
Sales Specification
Appearance	Beads (size: diameter 1 mm – 2 mm)
Assay	99.00% Min
Na2CO3	0.60% Max
NaCl	0.06% Max
Fe2O3	0.006% Max
Appearance	Flakes (diameter: 1 cm – 2 cm, thickness: 1 mm)
Assay	99.00% Min
Na2CO3	0.70% Max
NaCl	0.1% Max
Fe2O3	0.01% Max

Packing:

In 25KG plastic woven bag

Transportation
Proper Shipping Name:	Caustic Soda, Beads
UN No.:	1823
Hazard Class:	8
Packing Group:	II

WCode:	19-028-002
Product Name:	Sodium Hydroxide, Solution 50%

Sales Specification
Total Alkalinity, as Na2O	37.69%
Hydroxide Alkalinity, as NaOH	48.65%
Sodium Chloride (NaCI)	45PPM
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)	940PPM
Sodium Chlorate (NaCIO3)	0.002%
Sodium Sulfate (Na2SO4)	<0.007%
Iron (Fe)	<0.1PPM

Packing:

In 55 Gallon (700 lb) drum or one time usable 3000 lb tote or 4200 lb reusable tote

Transportation
Proper shipping name:	Caustic Soda, Solution
UN No.:	1824
Hazard Class:	8
Packing Group:	II