Description:
Sodium Hydroxide, lye, caustic soda.
Inorganic chemical, the most common alkali, the chemical formula NaOH. This reactant is dissolved in water to form heat, and when reacted with certain metals, hydrogen is released. It is very hygroscopic, in the open air it “melts.” In addition to aqueous solutions, it can be produced in granular and scale form. The material is capable of corroding glass, paper, leather and other organic substances. It is a strong base and has chemical properties characteristic of these compounds.
Sodium hydroxide is a caustic and very toxic substance with pronounced alkaline properties. When working with him, you need to be careful. When getting on the skin, mucous membranes and in the eyes, serious chemical burns are formed.