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Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) (NaOH) — Properties, Uses & Safety
🏭 Industrial ChemicalsOverview
A strong base used in making soap, paper, and textiles, as well as drain cleaners and food processing.
- IUPAC Name
- sodium hydroxide
- CAS Number
- 1310-73-2
- PubChem CID
- 14798
- Molecular Formula
- NaOH
- Molar Mass
- 39.997 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White pellets or flakes; highly hygroscopic
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H290H314
GHS Pictograms
corrosion
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