Caustic Soda
Functional Use in Foods: Alkali
Chemical Formula |
NaOH |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 40.00 |
CAS # |
1310-73-2 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
3 |
Fire Hazard |
0 |
Reactivity |
2 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (Total Alkali; as NaOH) | 95.0-100.5% |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Arsenic (as As) | 3 mg/kg |
Carbonate (as Na2CO3) | 3.0% |
Insoluble Substances and Organic Matter | To pass test |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Mercury | 0.1 mg/kg |
Shipping Information |
Sodium hydroxide, solid, 8, UN1823, PG II. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
UPS limit |
12 kg |
Storage Information |
DELIQUESCENT: Keep tightly closed. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.