Name:Sodium hydroxide Synonyms:Caustic soda Molecular Formula:NaOH Molecular Weight:40.00 CAS Registry Number:1310-73-2 EINECS:215-185-5 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is a caustic metallic base. Sodium hydroxide forms a strong alkaline solution when dissolved in a solvent such as water. However, only the hydroxide ion is basic. It is used in many industries, mostly as a strong chemical base in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents and as a drain cleaner. Worldwide production in 1998 was around 45 million tonnes. Sodium hydroxide is a common base in chemical laboratories. E524,1310-73-2,215-185-5,Sodium hydroxide,Caustic soda,Lye,Sodium hydroxide acidity regulator,Sodium hydroxide supplier, Sodium hydroxide manufacturer, Sodium hydroxide exporter, Sodium hydroxide importer,Sodium hydroxide distributor