What is Caustic Soda? Chemical Properties, Production, & Uses
Posted on October 26, 2026 by Jordan Walker
Quick Answer: Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide, NaOH. It is white and odorless. Plants make it by passing electricity through salt water. It’s used in soap, printer paper, soda cans, and drain openers. It is a strong alkali, with a pH near 14, and it burns skin on contact. KEY POINTS It is known as […]