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.

Available Options

Packaging	Bottle Poly Drum IBC Bag Bulk Bag Bulk
Size	1L 25L 200L 220L 1000L IBC 2.5L 5L 10L 25KG BAGS BULK BAGS BULK LOADS
Grade	Technical Grade BP Grade AR Grade VLSI Grade ULSI Grade EG Grade
Strength	Custom Dilution

This product is used for / as:

Foundry & Metal Treatment

Plater Group offers a range of chemicals used in the foundry and metal treatment sector. These include Hexamine which can be supplied as a crystal or in solution at 35% strength or as a bespoke assay. We also offer silicates, phosphates and speciality ph

Electronics

Plater Group's Pharmaceutical division, manufactures a range of acids bases and solvents, plus bespoke blends and mixtures of ultra pure materials for use in the electronic industry. Our state-of-the-art clean room works to AR, Electronic, VLSI &a

Pharmaceuticals

Plater Group supplies the pharmaceutical industry with many chemicals. Acids and alkalis processed by the High Purity division meet BP/EP and USP specifications and are packed in a clean room environment to ensure the integrity of the product. Many other

Analytical Reagent

Plater Group manufactures high purity acids, bases, and solvents, and speciality reagents in our state of the art clean room. Purity grades include BP/EP grades as well as ULSI & VLSI grades for the electronic industry.

Detergents

Plater Group supplies phosphates, polyphosphates, sulphates, persulphates and sodium carbonate and bicarbonate for use within detergent formulates We can also mix, blend and spray dry bespoke detergent mixes for customers at manufacturing facility.

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Sodium Hydroxide