Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide: Industrial Caustic Soda & High-Purity Supply | UK & European Distribution

Technical Specifications

Sodium Hydroxide (CAS No. 1310-73-2), commonly known as caustic soda, is a highly alkaline, strongly corrosive inorganic base. Plater Group manufactures and distributes this essential chemical in both solid and liquid physical forms, offering a broad range of standard concentrations and specialized Custom Dilutions. Available grades span from standard industrial Technical Grade and BP Grade (British Pharmacopoeia) to ultra-high-purity variations required for specialized research, including AR Grade (Analytical Reagent) alongside VLSI, ULSI, and EG Grades.

Applications & Industrial Use

• Chemical Manufacturing & Synthesis: Acts as a fundamental reactant and pH regulator in the production of countless intermediate and finished chemical products.
• Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory Diagnostics: Serves as a key laboratory analytical reagent and precise processing component for medicinal synthesis.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: High-purity microelectronics grades (VLSI/ULSI) provide precision surface etching and wafer cleaning capabilities.
• Detergents & Heavy Cleaning: Deploys as a principal formulation ingredient in commercial soaps, heavy-duty industrial detergents, drain openers, and oven cleaners.
• Process Industries: Extensively applied in oil refining processes, hydraulic fracturing chemistry, wastewater treatment, metal processing, and the manufacturing of textiles, paper pulp, and protective plastic wrap.

Key Features & Logistics

• Comprehensive specification range from industrial Technical Grade to ultra-pure microelectronics options.
• Flexible physical options available in both solid forms and customized liquid dilutions.
• Vital chemical agent for industrial wastewater management, metal treatment, and oil refining.
• Robust manufacturing and storage infrastructure ensuring consistent cross-border European delivery.
• Versatile logistical options including 1L to 25L bottles/containers, 200L drums, 1000L IBCs, 25kg bags, and bulk loads.