Industrial & Process

Caustic Soda Pearls

Also known as Sodium hydroxide, lye, caustic soda beads

High-purity sodium hydroxide pearls for soap making, pH correction, CIP cleaning and general process use.

SKUNSC-CSP-98
CAS number1310-73-2
GradeIndustrial
Puritymin. 99%
FormSolid
AppearanceWhite hygroscopic pearls
OriginImported

Danger 8 - Corrosive · UN 1823

H290 May be corrosive to metals
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

The safety data sheet for this product is supplied with every consignment and is available on request — ask us for a copy.

Pack size 25 kg bag $42.00 5 kg pail $12.50 1 kg tub $3.80

$3.80 per bag In stock

Nationwide delivery, or collect from our Harare depot
Safety data sheet supplied with every consignment
Technical support on application and handling

Caustic soda pearls dissolve quickly and cleanly, which makes them the practical choice wherever a strong alkali has to be made up on site. Supplied in moisture-resistant bags because the pearls take up water from the air readily.

Widely used in saponification, effluent neutralisation, drain and pipe cleaning formulations, and as a pH regulator in water treatment.

Specification for Caustic Soda Pearls
Assay (NaOH)	min. 99.0%
Sodium carbonate	max. 0.5%
Sodium chloride	max. 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	max. 10 ppm
Bulk density	approx. 1.1 g/cm³
Standard packaging	25 kg PP bag
HS code	2815.11
EC number	215-185-5

Soap and detergent manufacture
pH correction of process and effluent water
Clean-in-place (CIP) systems in food and beverage plants
Textile mercerising and scouring
Alumina and metal surface treatment

Always add caustic to water, never water to caustic: the reaction is strongly exothermic and can boil violently. Wear chemical splash goggles, a face shield and nitrile or neoprene gloves.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from acids, aluminium and zinc. Keep bags sealed; absorbed moisture causes the pearls to cake.