Product Description
Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) flakes 99% from China, a fundamental industrial alkali essential for soap manufacturing, detergent production, and countless chemical processes. This high-purity sodium hydroxide is supplied as white flakes for convenient handling and accurate metering in batch processes, dissolving readily in water to produce the concentrated alkali solutions required for various applications. West African soap manufacturers rely on caustic soda as the essential reagent for saponifying fats and oils into soap, while detergent producers use it for neutralizing acidic surfactants and adjusting product pH. The material also serves water treatment, textile processing, food processing, and numerous other industrial applications throughout the region's growing manufacturing sector. Note: Caustic soda is classified as a dangerous good due to its highly corrosive nature. Proper handling requires appropriate personal protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Storage facilities must prevent water contact and provide appropriate containment.
Application
Soaps, detergents, and cosmetic / personal care products