Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye

Name: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019456

About Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye is an industrial acid / alkali (Industrial grade) carrying the CAS registry number 1310-73-2 at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula HNaO, it has a molar mass of 40.0 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium hydroxide. Common synonyms include Caustic soda and Sodium hydrate.

The material typically appears as white flakes. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for pH adjustment, chemical processing, metal treatment and cleaning and water treatment. It is used across water treatment, metallurgy and mining and textiles and dyeing.

Available in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum and 1 MT packs, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

pH adjustment
Chemical processing
Metal treatment & cleaning
Water treatment

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye
Catalogue No.	VQ-019456
CAS Number	1310-73-2
IUPAC name	sodium hydroxide
Molecular formula	HNaO
Molecular weight	40 g/mol
Exact mass	39.9925
Grade	Industrial
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	2815
InChIKey	HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[OH-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	14798

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White flakes
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	1 Å²
Synonyms	Caustic soda, Sodium hydrate, Soda lye, White caustic, Soda, caustic, Collo-Grillrein, Collo-Tapetta, Fuers Rohr, Rohrreiniger Rofix, Hydroxyde de sodium, Sodium hydroxide (Na(OH)), Soda, hydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1310-73-2

Sodium hydroxide 0.02 Mol/L (0.02N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000144

Sodium hydroxide 0.2 Mol/L (0.2N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000145

Sodium hydroxide 0.25 Mol/L (0.25N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000146

Sodium hydroxide 0.33 Mol/L (0.33N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000147

Sodium hydroxide 0.357M (1/2.8N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000148

Sodium hydroxide 0.5 Mol/L (0.5N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000149

Sodium hydroxide 10M (10N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000150

Sodium hydroxide 1M (1N) solution

CAS: 1310-73-2
Formula: HNaO
MW: 40 g/mol

VQ-000151

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye is 1310-73-2. It is also known as Caustic soda, Sodium hydrate, Soda lye.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye?

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye has the molecular formula HNaO and a molecular weight of 40 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium hydroxide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye can I order?

We supply Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye in Industrial (98%) grade, in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum, 1 MT packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Flakes / Lye is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.