- Chemical Name:Sodium Hydroxide
- CAS Number:1310-73-2
- Labeling Claims:Halal, Kosher
- Synonyms:Caustic Soda, NaOH, Soda Lye, Sodium Hydrate, White Caustic
Sodium hydroxide in solid form, also called caustic soda, is an inorganic chemical compound belonging to the strongest alkali. In solid form, it is a white substance with crystalline appearance (flakes). It has hygroscopic properties. It is perfectly soluble in water, forming corrosive soda lye , which is accompanied by the release of significant amounts of heat.