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Sodium Hydroxide

What is Sodium Hydroxide?

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is a caustic metallic base. 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. [1]


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Products containing Sodium Hydroxide


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Source(s) Derived From

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Natural or Artificial?

 Natural & Possibly Unsafe

References
  1. Sodium hydroxide - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJune 6, 2010 @ 10:16 PM

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