Sodium Hydroxide Flakes (Caustic Soda/ Lye)

Sodium hydroxide flakes are a white solid chemical utilised for their basic or alkaline qualities, which are the inverse of acidic. Sodium hydroxide has a pH of 13, indicating that it is strongly basic or alkaline, and is mostly employed in the production of soaps and cleaners. It is found in bath and cleaning goods, scents, foot powders, hair dyes and colours, cosmetics, nail products, personal hygiene products, shampoos, shaving products, depilatories, and skincare products.

INCI Name- Sodium Hydroxide

Why you need it-

• The most typical application of sodium hydroxide flakes is in the making of handcrafted soap, where it is employed in the saponification of oils.
• Sodium hydroxide's primary role in cosmetics and personal care products is to establish and maintain a product's pH.
• It's also used to make pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents, and drain cleaners.