Caustic Soda Flakes and Lye

Caustic soda flakes, also known as sodium hydroxide flakes or lye, are a highly versatile and widely used chemical compound in various industries.

1. Pulp & Paper: It is used in the pulping process to break down lignin and separate cellulose fibers further is also utilized in bleaching processes to whiten and brighten paper products.

2. Textiles: In the textile it is used in processes such as mercerization, which improves the strength, luster, and dye affinity of cotton fibers.

3. Water treatment: In water treatment plants, caustic soda is used to adjust the pH of water and neutralize acidic wastewater

4. Synthetic Rubber Production: It is a key ingredient in the production of synthetic rubber, where it is used in the polymerization process to produce rubber polymers

5. Soaps and Detergents: It provides alkalinity to detergent formulations, improving their cleaning power by breaking down organic soils and enhancing stain solubility in water