Quick Answer — Caustic Soda Flakes 99% for Soap, Detergent & Industrial Cleaning

Caustic Soda Flakes 99% is an industrial-grade white flakes / micro pearls formulated for industrial manufacturing applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.

Caustic Soda Flakes 99% is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.

Key Facts

  • •Product: Caustic Soda Flakes 99%
  • •Grade: Industrial / Technical Grade (High Purity Membrane Grade)
  • •Form: White Flakes / Micro Pearls
  • •Packaging: 25kg Woven PP Bag with PE Inner Liner
  • •Primary Sector: Industrial Processing
  • •Supply Reach: Kenya and East Africa (Dispatched from Nairobi Warehouse)

Primary Use Cases

Saponification of vegetable oils & animal fats to manufacture laundry soap bars & soapsHeavy-duty industrial CIP line cleaning, bottle washing & grease saponification in food plantspH adjustment, acid neutralization & heavy metal precipitation in industrial effluent treatment
Caustic Soda Flakes 99% (Industrial / Technical Grade (High Purity Membrane Grade), White Flakes / Micro Pearls) in commercial industrial packaging
Industrial Alkalis

Caustic Soda Flakes 99% for Soap, Detergent & Industrial Cleaning

Product Code: KIC-ALK-001

Also known as: Caustic Soda Flakes, Sodium Hydroxide 99%, Caustic Soda Pearls, Lye

Synonyms: NaOH 99%, Sodium Hydrate, White Caustic Flakes

High-purity Caustic Soda Flakes 99% (Sodium Hydroxide) for soap saponification, CIP cleaning, water treatment, and industrial pH control in Kenya.

CAS Number
1310-73-2
Formula
NaOH
IUPAC Name
Sodium hydroxide
Molecular Weight
40.00 g/mol
EC Number
215-185-5
UN Number
1823
Chemical Family
Inorganic Strong Alkalis
Grade
Industrial / Technical Grade (High Purity Membrane Grade)
Purity
99.0% min NaOH
Physical Form
White Flakes / Micro Pearls

Available Packaging

25kg Woven PP Bag with PE Inner Liner1,000kg Jumbo Bag

Product Overview

Caustic Soda Flakes 99% (Sodium Hydroxide) is a primary industrial alkali chemical. Renowned for its extreme solubility in water and strong basicity, it is indispensable for soap making (saponification of fats), Clean-In-Place (CIP) sanitization in dairy/beverage plants, water treatment pH adjustment, and textile mercerization.

Technical Description

White, highly deliquescent flakes manufactured via the modern membrane electrolysis process. High chemical purity (99.0% NaOH min, Na2CO3 <0.4%, NaCl <0.03%) prevents unwanted insoluble precipitates in aqueous solutions.

Complete Chemical Specifications

NaOH Assay
99.0% min
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)
0.40% max
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
0.03% max
Iron (Fe)
15 ppm max
Sodium Chlorate (NaClO3)
0.01% max
Appearance
Pure white translucent flakes

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
White, translucent, highly hygroscopic flakes or micro-pearls
Odour
Odorless
pH
13.0–14.0 (1% aqueous solution)
Density
2.13 g/cm³
Boiling Point
1390 °C
Melting Point
318.4 °C
Solubility
Exothermically soluble in water (109 g/100 mL at 20°C); soluble in ethanol and methanol

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
In Stock
Lead Time
Same-day dispatch in Nairobi; 1-2 days countrywide Kenya & East Africa
MOQ
25 kg (1 Bag)
Delivery Regions
Nairobi Commercial Hub, Kenya Nationwide Delivery, East Africa Regional Supply

Always add Caustic Soda Flakes slowly TO WATER while stirring — NEVER add water to caustic flakes to avoid violent boiling or spattering.

Commercial Sectors

Target Industries

Water treatment plant operators in high-vis overalls monitoring clarifier basins, pumps, and chemical dosing lines
Industry Sector

Industrial & Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Supplier Kenya

From high-turbidity surface runoff during the long rains in the Tana and Athi river basins to mineral-heavy, high-fluoride volcanic boreholes across the Great Rift Valley, water treatment in Kenya is a demanding technical discipline. Whether treating municipal potable supplies or clarifying industrial effluent for NEMA compliance, KIKI'S supplies certified coagulants, flocculants, disinfectants, and membrane antiscalants.

of Kenya's water treatment plants use chemicals we supply:60%
Quality control technician sampling beverage batch from stainless steel sanitary tank in Thika, Kenya
Industry Sector

Food & Beverage Chemical Ingredients & CIP Sanitizers Kenya

In commercial dairies across Eldoret and Nyahururu, tea factories in Kericho, and beverage bottling plants along Thika Road, food chemistry is about safety and uncompromising regulatory compliance. A single contamination event or off-spec acid can spoil a 20,000-liter pasteurizer run. KIKI'S supplies certified food-grade acids, processing aids, and CIP sanitizers with verified batch traceability.

food & beverage producers trust our supply:50+

Process Compatibility

Suitable Applications

Use Cases

  • •Soap manufacturing saponification base (bar soaps & liquid soaps)
  • •Dairy, brewery, and food plant CIP alkaline line cleaning
  • •Industrial water & effluent treatment pH elevation & acid neutralization
  • •Textile cotton mercerization and pulp & paper processing

Storage Guidelines

Store in original tightly closed moisture-proof 25kg PP bags in a dry, cool warehouse away from acids, aluminum, zinc, and ammonium salts. Caustic soda rapidly absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from air.

Handling Advisory

DANGER: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Highly corrosive to skin and metals. Reacts exothermically with water. Wear full chemical face shield, heavy-duty neoprene gloves, chemical apron, and boots.

Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 20+ min while holding eyelids open. Skin: Wash off immediately with running water. Seek emergency medical treatment.

GHS:Corrosive to Metals Cat 1, Skin Corrosion Cat 1A, Eye Damage Cat 1
Signal Word:DANGER
Transport:UN 1823, Class 8 (Corrosive Solid), PG II
Packing Group:Packing Group II

Hazard Statements

  • • H290: May be corrosive to metals
  • • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary Statements

  • • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • • P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • • P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
  • • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes

PPE Requirements

Full Face Shield & GogglesNeoprene / PVC Heavy GlovesRubber Apron & Steel-Toe Boots

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Caustic Soda Flakes 99% for Soap, Detergent & Industrial Cleaning

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Caustic Soda Flakes 99% for Soap, Detergent & Industrial Cleaning.

Caustic Soda Flakes 99% (Sodium Hydroxide) is used in Kenya primarily for soap making (saponification of fats), detergent formulation, industrial CIP cleaning, drain clearing, and water treatment.

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