Caustic Soda
Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) is a co-product of chlor-alkali electrolysis, used in alumina refining (Bayer process), pulp and paper, textiles, soaps, and water treatment. It is traded as liquid (50% solution) or solid (flakes/pearls). Demand closely tracks aluminum and paper production cycles.
- Liquid 50% (Membrane Grade)
- Liquid 50% (Diaphragm Grade)
- Flakes (98-99%)
- Pearls
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
Caustic Soda, in brief.
- Common origins
- China
- United States
- European Union
- Japan
- India
- Common destinations
- Australia
- Brazil
- Southeast Asia
- Middle East
- Africa
- Grades and specifications
- Liquid 50% (Membrane Grade)
- Liquid 50% (Diaphragm Grade)
- Flakes (98-99%)
- Pearls
- Incoterms
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- Unit of measure
- Metric Tons
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