Sodium Hydroxide
NaOH·39.997 g/mol·Bases·CID 14798
IndustrialStrong Base
Caustic soda — a strong base that fully dissociates in water. Produced by chloralkali electrolysis. Used in soap making, paper pulping, drain cleaning, and chemical manufacturing (~70 million tonnes/year).
Molecular Structure
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH290May be corrosive to metalsH315Causes skin irritationH318Causes serious eye damageH319Causes serious eye irritationH370Causes damage to organsH335May cause respiratory irritation
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.