CAUSTIC SODA LYE (NaOH)

Caustic Soda Lye is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow aqueous solution of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), manufactured under stringent quality control standards by Grasim Industries. The product is highly alkaline, corrosive in nature, and widely used across various industrial sectors including textiles, pulp and paper, alumina refining, soap and detergent manufacturing, water treatment, chemical processing, petroleum refining, and pharmaceuticals.

Tanker Load Specifications:

Product: Caustic Soda Lye
Chemical Name: Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Chemical Formula: NaOH
Concentration: Typically 48–50% w/w
UN Number: UN 1824
Hazard Class: Class 8 – Corrosive Substance
Appearance: Clear, transparent liquid
Odor: Odorless
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.52–1.53 at 20°C
pH Value: >13
Packing Mode: Bulk Road Tanker
Tank Material: Mild Steel (MS) or specialized corrosion-resistant tanker suitable for caustic service
Typical Tanker Capacity: 20–25 MT (depending on tanker design and legal load limits)

Handling and Transportation Requirements:

The tanker carrying Caustic Soda Lye must be clean, dry, and free from contaminants. Loading and unloading operations should be performed using appropriate chemical-resistant hoses, pumps, and safety equipment. Personnel involved in handling the product must wear suitable PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, face shields, safety shoes, and protective clothing.

The tanker must display all applicable hazardous chemical placards and emergency response information as per transportation regulations. Adequate ventilation, spill containment measures, and emergency washing facilities should be available during unloading operations.
Industrial Applications:

Textile Processing
Pulp & Paper Industry
Alumina Extraction
Soap & Detergent Manufacturing
Chemical Synthesis
Water Treatment Plants
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Food Processing (approved industrial applications)
Dye and Pigment Production

Quality Assurance:

Grasim Caustic Soda Lye is manufactured using advanced membrane cell technology, ensuring high purity, consistent concentration, and compliance with applicable industrial standards and customer specifications.