Caustic Lye – Virgin Material (Sodium Hydroxide Solution)
CAS No.: 1310-73-2
Chemical Formula: NaOH
Form: Clear, colorless to slightly cloudy viscous liquid (water-like appearance)
Type: Virgin / Freshly Synthesized, not recycled or diluted
🧪 Technical Specification (Typical for 48% Solution)
Parameter Specification
NaOH Content 47.5% to 50.0%
Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) Max. 0.5%
Chloride (as NaCl) Max. 0.1%
Iron (Fe) Max. 10 ppm
Silica (SiO₂) Max. 5 ppm
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Sp. Gravity @ 20°C ~1.52
pH >13
Boiling Point ~143°C (for 50% soln.)
Free from heavy metals Yes
Packing HDPE carboys / IBC tanks / Tankers
✅ All parameters conform to IS: 252:1991 or ASTM specifications depending on client demand.
📦 Availability (at Laxmi Enterprise, Vadodara – Gujarat):
Form Packaging MOQ Remarks
48% Solution 35 kg / 50 kg HDPE Carboys 500 kg onwards Ideal for lab & small units
200–250 kg HDPE Drums 1 MT Bulk-safe & stackable
1000 L IBC Tanks 5 MT Industrial users, less handling
Road Tankers (10–20 MT) 10 MT Direct-to-plant delivery
🏭 Industries Served:
Textile & Dyeing
Pulp & Paper
Detergent & Soap
Alumina & Petrochemicals
Pharmaceutical & Food (on request)