Caustic Soda - Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution, Highly Corrosive White Solid, Non-flammable, Water-soluble

Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide-NaOH) is a highly corrosive, odorless, non-flammable white solid. It is usually produced as shiny pellets or flakes, which are highly water-soluble, making a slippery solution. The 50% solution is slightly viscous. Caustic Soda is a general purpose industrial chemical used extensively by process industries Caustic Soda is highly corrosive to skin tissue and the eyes and must be handled with care. Appropriate warnings, safety showers and eyewash stations must be located in all areas where Caustic Soda is stored or used. It is highly recommended that Caustic Soda be handled only by trained personnel wearing long sleeve clothing and equipped with protective eye goggles, rubber gloves, body apron, respirator and other safety equipment as required. Additionally, personnel who handle Caustic Soda need to know that considerable heat will be generated when water is added to the caustic solution.