We at Comal Chemical have extensive experience in sourcing and selling chemicals for various applications. Whether you need polymers, solvents, friction reducers, or anything else, you can turn to our team to get the supplies you are looking for. One of the many chemicals we offer is caustic soda, also called sodium hydroxide, which can be used for a range of purposes. In this article, we will go over a few examples of how caustic soda is used.
- Cleaning – One of the main applications of caustic soda is as an ingredient in cleaning agents, especially those designed to get rid of grease. Caustic soda is excellent at breaking down fats, which makes it a highly useful ingredient in kitchen cleaners and drain cleaners. If you need a product that breaks down grease, then caustic soda is an excellent choice.
- Food Processing – Caustic soda is also used widely in food processing. For example, it is used to process bitter foods such as olives and cocoa beans—these fruits would be too bitter to eat straight off the tree, so caustic soda is used to draw out the bitter compounds and make them taste more palatable. In addition, caustic soda is used to make peeling various fruits and vegetables at scale easier, as the chemical will break down the cell walls in the produce’s skin.
- Water Treatment – A third application of caustic soda is in water treatment. This chemical adjusts the pH level of water, ensuring it remains neutral. This in turn ensures that the water is safe to drink, and that it does not corrode the pipes it travels through.