Merichem Chems & Refinery Ser-vices Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
- CAS Number
- 1310-73-2
- EC Number
- 215-185-5
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Chemical Family
- Alkalis, Bases, Sodium SaltsAlkalisBasesSodium Salts
Merichem Chems & Refinery Ser-vices Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) also known as caustic soda, is a highly valuable commodity chemical that is commonly used as a cooking liquor component in Kraft pulping as well as to adjust pH in other applications.
Product families
Applications
- Pulping & Processing
Product Families
- Finishing Additives & Treatments
- Alkalis & Bases
Other characteristics
- Usage
Recyclable Caustic Products are cost-effective solutions used in a variety of industrial applications, including:; Soda and/or Sulfur makeup chemicals; Caustic soda and white liquor substitutes; Alkalinity sources for pH adjustment
- Markets
- Industrial
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- HIGHLIGHTS
As a cost-effective alternative to virgin caustic materials, Merichem® provides the pulp and paper and other industries with recyclable caustic products from caustic treating operations in various refinery and petrochemical processes. In addition to reducing chemical costs, this approach helps companies achieve sustainability goals by promoting Beneficial reuse.
- Applicable Processes
- Paper Manufacturing
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Paper & Pulp
- Recycled Caustic vs Fresh Caustic in Industrial Processes
Recycled Caustics is a fresh caustic that has been repurposed from a prior manufacturing process. Recyclable alternatives from Merichem® can be a cost-effective option compared to fresh caustic.
