Industrial Chemicals
Caustic Soda Flakes
Caustic soda flakes, the flat flake form of sodium hydroxide, for manufacturing and process applications.
Product information summary
- Description
- Caustic soda flakes, the flat flake form of sodium hydroxide, for manufacturing and process applications.
- Main application
- Alkali for soap manufacture, alkaline cleaning and appropriate pH-control processes.
- Packaging
- Confirm pack sizes, minimum order and current availability with sales.
Also known as
Sodium Hydroxide Flakes, Caustic Soda Flake, Sodium Hydroxide, Lye
Part of Industrial Chemicals. Tell us the grade, quantity and packaging you need and our sales team will confirm availability and lead time.
Why Caustic Soda Flakes matters
The right caustic soda flakes specification depends on the manufacturing task. Soap makers need an alkali matched to their formulation; cleaner manufacturers need compatibility with their base; water-treatment buyers need a grade suitable for their process. Compare assay and impurity limits as well as physical form, and confirm the supplied documentation before ordering.
What is Caustic Soda Flakes?
Caustic soda flakes are the flat, solid form of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye. Manufacturers use sodium hydroxide as an alkali in soap production, alkaline cleaning formulations and pH-control processes. The flake form is a purchasing and processing choice; it does not by itself establish purity, grade or suitability for a finished product.
Cuprichem accepts enquiries for caustic soda flakes from its sales office in Syokimau, Nairobi, Kenya. For a quotation, specify your application, required quantity, preferred pack size and delivery location. Confirm the available grade, assay, minimum order, current stock position and transport arrangements with sales. Request the supplier specification, current Safety Data Sheet and applicable batch documentation before accepting material.
Flakes are flat pieces; pearls are rounded particles. Compare the required assay, impurity limits, particle specification and handling equipment rather than choosing by appearance alone. Neither shape automatically means food grade, pharmaceutical grade or a higher purity. A change of form should be assessed against your own process requirements.
Types of Caustic Soda Flakes
- Flakes and pearls
- Flakes are flat pieces; pearls are rounded particles. Compare the required assay, impurity limits, particle specification and handling equipment rather than choosing by appearance alone. Neither shape automatically means food grade, pharmaceutical grade or a higher purity. A change of form should be assessed against your own process requirements.
Why buy Caustic Soda Flakes from Cuprichem
- Contact the published sales team in Syokimau, Nairobi with your process and quantity requirements.
- Specify flakes or pearls on your enquiry and confirm the current material specification.
- Request a quotation covering pack sizes, availability and delivery arrangements for your destination.
Technical data sheet
Indicative properties for Caustic Soda Flakes. For a certified specification and the Safety Data Sheet, request a quote.
| Chemical identity | Sodium hydroxide |
|---|---|
| Formula | NaOH |
| CAS number | 1310-73-2 |
| Physical form | Flakes |
Applications of Caustic Soda Flakes
- Soap manufacturing: alkali for saponification in a suitably designed manufacturing process.
- Detergent and industrial cleaner formulation: an alkaline ingredient where specified by the formulation.
- Water and effluent treatment: pH and alkalinity adjustment where the required grade is suitable.
- Chemical manufacturing: neutralisation and other processes requiring a strong base.
- Dairy CIP: raw material for alkaline cleaning formulations used within a validated plant cleaning programme.
Packaging & pricing
Pack sizes for Caustic Soda Flakes are confirmed at the point of quotation. Contact Cuprichem for specifications and availability.
Safe handling & storage of Caustic Soda Flakes
Sodium hydroxide is corrosive and generates heat when dissolved in water. Refer to the current supplier Safety Data Sheet for handling, storage, incompatible materials and emergency information. Your responsible technical team must assess the intended process; this catalogue is not an operating procedure.
This is general information only. Always follow the product’s Safety Data Sheet and your site’s procedures; contact our technical team for guidance specific to your process.
Quality assurance of Caustic Soda Flakes
Request the supplier specification and applicable batch documentation. Confirm assay, relevant impurity limits and application-grade requirements before purchase. This page does not assert an unconfirmed purity, certification, manufacturer or stock position.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy caustic soda flakes in Kenya?
Contact Cuprichem in Syokimau, Nairobi for a caustic soda flakes quotation. Include your quantity, application, required specification and delivery location so sales can confirm supply and transport arrangements.
What are caustic soda flakes used for?
Sodium hydroxide is used as an alkali in soap manufacturing, alkaline cleaners, chemical processing and appropriate water-treatment applications. The supplied grade must match the intended process.
What is the difference between caustic soda flakes and pearls?
Flakes are flat pieces; pearls are rounded particles. Compare the required assay, impurity limits, particle specification and handling equipment rather than choosing by appearance alone. Neither shape automatically means food grade, pharmaceutical grade or a higher purity. A change of form should be assessed against your own process requirements.
What is the price of caustic soda flakes in Kenya?
Caustic soda flakes are quoted on enquiry. Ask for a quotation stating the required grade, quantity, pack size and delivery destination; confirm whether transport and VAT are included in the quoted amount.
Are caustic soda flakes suitable for soap making?
Sodium hydroxide is used for saponification in soap manufacture. Confirm assay and impurities against the formulation requirements. This page does not provide a soap recipe or operating dose.
What purity and packaging are available for caustic soda flakes?
Current assay, grade, pack sizes and minimum order must be confirmed with sales. The physical form and reference photographs do not establish a particular purity or available pack size.
Can this material be used in food processing or drinking-water treatment?
Only use a grade that meets the requirements of the specific application and applicable approvals. This general supplier listing does not establish food-grade or drinking-water compliance.
Can caustic soda flakes be used for dairy CIP?
Sodium hydroxide is used in alkaline dairy-cleaning formulations. Suitability, concentration and operating conditions must follow the validated cleaning programme and equipment and chemical supplier instructions.
What should I check about storage and handling?
Sodium hydroxide is corrosive, and dissolution in water releases heat. Obtain the current supplier Safety Data Sheet and have your responsible technical team confirm handling, storage, compatibility and protective measures before use.
Are the photographs actual Cuprichem stock?
The existing supplier reference photographs illustrate the material or packaging. Confirm the manufacturer and available pack with sales; these images do not establish current stock or a manufacturer relationship.
Industries served
- Dairy & Milk ProcessingClean-in-place acid, caustic and sterilant chemistry for dairy plants and milk-processing lines.
- Detergent & Soap ManufacturingSurfactants, builders, thickeners, fillers, oils and waxes for detergent, soap and cleaning-product formulators.
- ManufacturingBulk acids, alkalis, salts and solvents for general production, process and plant-maintenance use.
- Water & UtilitiesDisinfection, coagulation and pH-correction chemistry for potable water, process water and effluent treatment.
Related categories
- Industrial Chemicals
- Water Treatment Chemicals
- Raw Materials for Detergents
- CIP Cleaning for Milk Industry
Caustic Soda Flakes is listed in more than one part of the catalogue because it serves more than one application. It is one product with one page, not a separate record per use.
Caustic Soda Flakes supply across Kenya
Cuprichem Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies Caustic Soda Flakes to manufacturers, institutions and laboratories nationwide, delivering to:
- Nairobi
- Mombasa
- Kisumu
- Nakuru
- Eldoret
- Thika
- Ruiru
- Kikuyu
- Naivasha
- Machakos
- Athi River
- Kitengela
- Nyeri
- Meru
- Kericho
- Kakamega
- Kisii
- Malindi
- Nanyuki
- Kilifi
Not listed? We arrange delivery to other towns on request.
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