Sodium Hydroxide, Pellets, ACS, USPF, FCC/Food Grade may be used in production of cosmetics (lotions and creams) and especially in the creation of homemade soaps. As a Food Grade chemical, it is suitable for use in the baking industry, in particular when making bagels and pretzels where it helps to create that distinctive glossy brown finish to baked goods.As a general cleaning agent, it can be used in the home as an oven and drain cleaner. As a general laboratory chemical, it can be used to adjust pH levels upward and, as a reagent in the manufacture of many other substances.
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CAS
1310-73-2
Assay
Min. 97.0%
Grade
ACS, USP/NF, FCC Grade
Color
White
Physical form
Solid
Appearance
Solid White Pellets
Odor
Odorless
pH
14 (5%)
Melting point
318 °C / 604.4 °F
Boiling Point
1390 °C / 2534 °F at 760 mmHg
Vapor pressure
1 mmHg @ 739 °C
Density
2.13 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Molecular formula
NaOH
Molecular weight
40
Arsenic (As)
< 3.0 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Calcium (Ca)
< 0.005%
Chloride (Cl)
< 0.005 %
Heavy metals
< 0.002% (as Ag)
Iron (Fe)
< 0.001%
Lead (Pb)
< 2.0 ppm
Magnesium (Mg)
< 0.002%
Mercury (Hg)
< 0.1 ppm
Nitrogen Compounds
< 0.001%
Phosphate (PO4)
< 0.001%
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)
< 1.0%
Sulfate (SO4)
< 0.003%
Vapor density
1.38
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GRAS Reference Citation 21CFR 184.1733.
DOT: Sodium hydroxide, solid, 8, UN1823, PG II
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