NaOH is a chemical used in many industries such as textile dyeing, water treatment, and pharmaceutical production. However, besides its benefits, this chemical can be harmful to human health if we do not use it properly and avoid it.
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KNOWLEDGE ABOUT NAOH CHEMICALS
- Molecular formula: NAOH
- International name: Sodium hydroxide
- Other names: Caustic soda flakes, liquid caustic soda, caustic soda water, caustic soda flakes, caustic soda
- State: Liquid
- Packaging: Drum, can, tank
- Weight: 30kg, 250kg, 500kg, 5000, 10.000kg, 30.000kg
- (according to customer request)
- Origin: Vietnam, Korea
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
- Safety: Wear protective gear when working with chemicals.
- Applications: Soap production, detergent chemicals, textile production, pharmaceutical and food production, organic and inorganic compound production, pH adjustment and ion exchange resin regeneration in wastewater treatment
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TOXICITY OF NAOH CHEMICALS
NAOH chemicals come into contact with our bodies through the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Depending on the level and duration of exposure, chemicals can cause hazards such as:
- + Causes mutations in breast cells -> can cause breast cancer
- + Damage to organs: mucous membranes, respiratory system, skin, eyes
Specifically
- Skin contact
- – Corrosive, irritating (burns), and permeable to skin.
- Symptoms: itching, scaling, redness, burning.
Eye contact
- – Damage the lens or cause blindness.
- – Symptoms: red eyes, watery eyes and itching.
Nasal contact (inhalation of toxic gases)
- – Affects the respiratory system
- Symptoms: burning of the lungs, sneezing, coughing.
- – Inhaling too much can damage the lungs, causing suffocation, fainting or even death.
Nasal contact (swallowing, drinking)
- – Harmful to the intestines
- – Symptoms: similar to when inhaling NaOH dust
FIRST AID PREVENTION
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- + Remove all clothes and shoes.
- + Rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes, can use cold water.
- + Cover the burned skin with a soft bandage.
- + In severe cases, wash with soap and apply antibacterial cream.
- + Call an ambulance or go to a medical facility immediately.
- + Clothes and shoes must be washed thoroughly before reuse.
Eye
- + Check and remove contact lenses (if any).
- + Immediately flush with clean water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Cold water can be used.
- + Call an ambulance or quickly go to a medical facility.
Inhale wrongly
- + Quickly move to a safe, ventilated place.
- + Loosen or remove clothing.
- + Artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth) if breathing stops. Note: may cause poisoning to the rescuer when performed.
- + Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.
- + Quickly go to hospital.
swallow, eat
- + Never force the victim to vomit, unless you are a medical professional.
- + Do not put anything in the victim's mouth.
- + Loosen clothing.
- + Emergency medical transfer.

USE CHEMICALS SAFELY
Additional pages, protection
- Wear protective eyewear when working with chemicals.
- Protective clothing: protective clothing (coveralls), gloves, high-top shoes (boots)
- Gas mask and respiratory support system
NAOH transport
- Packaging must be intact and dry.
- Do not pour water on the product.
- If the storage area is not adequately ventilated, protective clothing with a respiratory support system must be used.
- Use full and appropriate protective equipment
- If you feel unwell, seek medical attention.
Chemical storage
- Containers must be tightly closed and sealed.
- Store in a cool, ventilated area.
- Keep away from incompatible chemicals such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture.
- Use desiccant.
SEE MORE: Application of 48% NaOH

NAOH solution warehouse

CONTACT US
- Head office: 452/6B Provincial Road 10, Binh Tri Dong Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone: 028 6269 5669 – 028 6269 5662
- Hotline: Phone: (+84) 979 891 929
- Email: locthien@locthien.vn
- Website: locthien.vn - hoachatcoban.net
Warehouse office branch:
- Warehouse 1: Phuoc Hung Hamlet, My Xuan Ward, Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
- Warehouse 2: Phuoc Thai, Phuoc Binh Ward, Long Thanh, Dong Nai
- Warehouse 3: Tan Dong Hiep B Industrial Park, Di An, Binh Duong
- Warehouse 4: Hoa Khanh Industrial Park, Da Nang
- Warehouse 5: O Mo Industrial Park, Phuoc Thoi Ward, O Mon District, Can Tho City
- Warehouse 6: Dai Dong - Hoan Son Industrial Park, Tri Phuong Ward, Tien Du, Bac Ninh


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