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Why do you need costic soda? Be extremely careful with this stuff - it's bad and not too forgiving to the skin or eyes.
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Is caustic soda used in detergents?
Yes. caustic soda, scientifically known as sodium hydroxide, is often called lye. However, lye ma also refer to potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
What is caustic acid used for?
There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid
How do you dissolve caustic soda that has solidified in pipe?
Very Carefully! :) Use dilute acid.(the process is faster when you use strong acid). Attention: Use proper googles and safety globes.
Is caustic soda inorganic or organic?
Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide, is inorganic. It contains no carbon.
Is caustic soda considered safe to the environment?
Yes. Caustic soda, scientifically known as sodium hydroxide, is a dangerously strong base. Contact with it can cause serious chemical burns.
What is caustic use for?
There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid
What is caustic soda in tagalog definnition?
Caustic soda in Tagalog is "sosa kawstika."
Can you use caustic soda to clean paint brushes?
No, use the thinner recommended on the paint can, or hot, soapy water. I don't ever recall seeing caustic soda mentioned in this context.
The difference between caustic potash and caustic soda?
Caustic potash is potassium hydroxide (KOH) Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
What does adding caustic soda to water raise or lower the pH?
I'm a chemist waste water operator and we use caustic soda to raise pH levels and sulfuric acid to lower pH levels
Why NaOH is called caustic soda?
NaOH is called caustic soda because of its corrosive action,.
What lye between caustic soda and caustic potash is good for making bath soap?
You will want to use potassium hydroxide.
Which is stronger alkali caustic or soda ash?
caustic
Is caustic soda used in detergents?
Yes. caustic soda, scientifically known as sodium hydroxide, is often called lye. However, lye ma also refer to potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
What is caustic acid used for?
There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid
Common name for sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is the scientific name for caustic soda.
How do you dissolve caustic soda that has solidified in pipe?
Very Carefully! :) Use dilute acid.(the process is faster when you use strong acid). Attention: Use proper googles and safety globes.
