Sodium hydroxide

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:foundation
alkaloid
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:lye
caustic soda
gptkbp:antidote rinse with water (external exposure)
seek medical attention (ingestion/inhalation)
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 1,388 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:1310-73-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:NaOH
gptkbp:component biodiesel production
oven cleaners
food processing (as pH regulator)
drain openers
gptkbp:corrosive_to metals
organic tissue
gptkbp:density 2.13 g/cm³
gptkbp:dissolves_in gptkb:water
gptkb:methanol
ethanol
gptkbp:EC_number 215-185-5
gptkbp:foundIn laboratories
industrial plants
household cleaning products
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sodium hydroxide
gptkbp:meltingPoint 318 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 39.997 g/mol
gptkbp:pH_(1M_solution) ~14
gptkbp:producedBy chloralkali process
gptkbp:produces heat when dissolved in water
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 14798
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:EPA
gptkb:REACH
gptkb:OSHA
gptkbp:riskFactor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
can cause chemical burns
gptkbp:solubility highly soluble
gptkbp:storage airtight containers
gptkbp:type aluminum
carbon dioxide
acids
gptkbp:UNNumber 1823
gptkbp:uses paper industry
chemical manufacturing
water treatment
soap making
drain cleaner
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Silver-oxide_battery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5