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caustic soda: see sodium hydroxide sodium hydroxide, chemical compound, NaOH, a white crystalline substance that readily absorbs carbon dioxide and moisture from the air. It is very soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerin. It is a caustic and a strong base (see acids and bases ). ..... Click the link for more information. . caustic sodaSodium hydroxide (NaOH), an inorganic compound. The alkalies called caustic soda and caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) are very important industrial chemicals, with uses in the manufacture of soaps, glass, and numerous other products. They have been easily extracted since ancient times by soaking wood ashes in water (see lye). Industrial methods of caustic-soda production developed in the 18th century (the Leblanc process) and 19th century (the Solvay, or ammonia-soda, process) have been largely displaced by electrolysis. |
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| Washing PET flake is normally water-intensive, requiring scalding water, caustic soda, detergents, and anti-foaming agents. Midland, Michigan, USA will market caustic soda through ChemConnect, an additional sales channel located at www. Since its inception in 2001, TDC has been focused on the marketing of sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), caustic soda and caustic services in North and South America. |
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