Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is a versatile alkali. Its main uses are in the manufacture of pulp and paper, alumina, soap and detergents, petroleum products, and chemical production.
It is used in a wide range of industries like detergent manufacturing, drilling industry (in water-based mud), ceramic production, Adhesives and sealant chemicals, Adsorbents and absorbents, Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal ), Anti-adhesive agents, Bleaching agents, Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents, Dyes, Finishing agents, Fuels and fuel additives, Functional fluids (closed system), Etc.