Solid caustic soda, caustic flaked sodium - these are the names of the same substance - flaked soda, which is a white substance without a pronounced odor in the form of granules. It has the ability to absorb carbon dioxide and dissolve in water or alcohol, which makes it in demand in industrial production and in households.

Suppliers of modern household chemicals offer a wide selection of various potent agents for bleaching fabrics, fighting parasites and fungal diseases, flushing clogged sewer pipes, but most manufacturing enterprises, thermal power plants, food processing plants, cosmetics, textile, leather, glass industries trust the proven and an economical method of cleaning - caustic soda. 

Naturally, it is worth remembering that it should be used strictly observing the Safety Rules, since caustic soda, if it gets on the skin and mucous membranes, can cause chemical burns.

Flaked soda has many other names - sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, caustic flaked sodium, caustic soda, and is an indispensable tool for home and industrial use.

In everyday life, this substance is used for cleaning sewer pipes, removing stubborn grease stains and complex organic contaminants.

This alkali has the chemical formula NaOH and, compared to other substances in this group (soda ash and potassium carbonate), has a very high activity and concentration, which can lead to chemical burns or an explosion if handled improperly.

Flaked soda is widely used in various industries and has an important function in the production of various materials:

• in the pulp-and-paper and textile sectors - when creating silk, bleaching fabrics;
• in the oil refining and chemical field is a catalyst for neutralizing the increased acidity of the environment;
• in construction for strengthening the foundations of buildings or in the production of silicate glass;
• in the perfumery and cosmetic industry - in the manufacture of soaps and various types of creams or shampoos.

It is impossible to imagine a number of other industrial industries without it. Sodium caustic flakes is known as E524 additive and is used for making ice cream and drinks.

In the process of application, you need to remember about the precautions in working with hazardous substances and it is recommended to use protective equipment that will not allow burns to the skin upon contact with it.

Methods and methods of obtaining

flaked caustic soda

A number of different methods are used to produce flaked caustic soda. Examples are: membrane, diaphragm and mercury methods for producing sodium hydroxide. With the membrane or diaphragm version, in the process of burning the substance, sodium oxide is obtained, and when exposed to water - oxide hydrate, which turns into caustic flaked sodium.

When obtaining a substance, the most common method is the membrane one, since it is effective and the most environmentally friendly. The simplest method is mercury, however, it is dangerous for the environment.

More details can be found on the page Methods for the production of caustic soda.

Transport and storage

flaked caustic soda

The transportation of caustic flaked soda is carried out in all possible ways in accordance with the rules for the transport of dangerous goods.

To prevent a reaction with water or sunlight, flaked caustic is transported in sealed factory-type bags of 25, 50 kg - most often packed in an FIBC (big-bag).

The storage period provided by the manufacturer is 12 months.

Transportation and storage of this material is carried out in accordance with all safety rules approved in MSDS - International form of safety data sheet issued for this type of product.

The plant of mineral powders "BAZIS" offers the most favorable conditions for wholesale supplies of this type of product. 

To learn more about the conditions for the purchase of wholesale lots of caustic soda in flakes, you can call by phone or leave a request.