Caustic Soda Pearl
is also known as Caustic Soda Prill, Caustic Soda Pellet, or Caustic Soda Bead
The specifications are for Caustic Soda Pearl 99%; the values have been obtained as typical lab-results and should not be considered under any contractual obligation.
Pearl Size 0.25 – 1.30 mm Average 0.70 mm
Chemical Formula NaOH
Molecular Weight 40.01 g/mol
Melting Point 596 K (318.4° C)
Solubility 111 g/100 g in water
Relative Density 2.1103kg/m3 (as STP)
Composition Standard Typical Result
Content (as NaOH) ≥ 99% 99.2 %
Na2CO3(ppm) ≤ 0.50 0.40
NaCl (ppm) ≤ 0.03 0.01
Iron Oxide (ppm) ≤0.005 0.001
Application Soap, Detergent
Textile
Paper, Pulp, Printing
Water Treatment
Bottle Washing
Mining
Drilling mud in oil field
Petroleum Products Refining
Sanitation, Hygiene products
Food, Drug (Acidity Regulator)
Health Hazards 1. Skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeating; itching, scaling, reddening, / occasionally blistering)
- Eye contact (irritant, corrosive; corneal damage / blindness; redness, watering, & itching)
- Ingestion
- Inhalation of dust (irritation to gastro-intestinal / respiratory tract; burning, sneezing & coughing; lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death.
Protection Wear full suit, splash goggles, dust respirator, boots & gloves. For eye/ skin contact, immediately flush with plenty of cold water. Cover irritated skin with emollient. Get medical attention. Remove & wash contaminated cloths & shoes thoroughly before reuse
