Sodium hydroxide pellets

Chemical intermediates

Detailed description

Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic alkali, soluble in water and is commonly used as a strong base in (organic) chemical synthesis.

Functions

• Chemical Reagent

Applications

• Organic Synthesis,
• Chemical synthesis

Personal care

Detailed description

Sodium hydroxide is a highly alkaline ingredient used in small amounts in cosmetics to establish and control the pH of a product or formulation.

Functions

• pH Control,
• Stability improvement

Applications

• Body Care Products

Electronics

Detailed description

Sodium hydroxide can be used as cleaner, catalysts in general electronics or batteries as alkaline electrolyte.

Applications

• Electronic Devices

Food and beverage

Detailed description

Food uses of sodium hydroxide include (but are not limited to) washing or chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables, chocolate and cocoa processing, caramel coloring production, bread whitening, poultry scalding, soft drink processing, and thickening ice cream.

Functions

• Bleaching Agent,
• Food and flavour industry,
• Stability improvement

Applications

• Food bleaching

Pharmaceutical industry

Detailed description

Sodium Hydroxide in Pharmaceuticals & Medicine. Sodium hydroxide is used to help manufacture a variety of medicines and pharmaceutical products, from common pain relievers like aspirin, to anticoagulants that can help to prevent blood clots, to cholesterol-reducing medications.

Functions

• pH Control,
• Chemical Reagent,
• Cleaning In Place

Applications

• Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals,
• Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry