CAS 1310-73-2: Sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide, pearl is an important inorganic chemical used in various industries worldwide. In the paper industry, it is utilized in pulping and bleaching processes. It plays an important role in aluminum etching, chemical analysis and in paint strippers. It is an active component in a wide range of domestic products such as pipe and drain cleaners, oven cleaners and in home-cleaning products. Other uses include cleaning of fats, cleaning of equipment, ion exchange resin regeneration, pH control, degreasing agent for cleaning metal surface, de-enameling and scrubbing of off-gases. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Sodium hydroxide, 30% w/v aq. solution is used as a chemical reactant or neutralization agent in various industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, pulp and paper, metal and food industries and soap and detergent manufacturing. It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic fabrics such as rayon and also for manufacturing of food products. It is utilized for pH adjustment and formation of in situ sodium methylate in bioethanol and biodiesel processing.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Sodium hydroxide is used to neutralize acids and make sodium salts. Sodium hydroxide is used to manufacture soaps, rayon, paper, explosives, dyestuffs, and petroleum products. It is also used in processing cotton fabric, laundering and bleaching, metal cleaning and processing, oxide coating, electroplating, and electrolytic extracting. It is commonly present in commercial drain and oven cleaners. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Sodium hydroxide, pellets, 97+% (ACS)

Sodium Hydroxide pellets (USP-NF, BP, Ph. Eur.) pure

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications Sodium Hydroxide, also known as lye, is a very common chemical reagent. It is a strong base used in industrial chemical applications. Used in the textile, food and medicinal industries. Its ability to digest tissues allows for analysis of various effects of pharmaceutical agents in rodent tissue. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References McMillan, A. et al.: Ind. Eng. Chem., 10, 488 (1918); Nymul, K. et al.: J. Chem. Eng., 24, 35 (2006); Gilbert, D. et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 30, 361 (1986);

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.