Caustic soda (NaOH) is a white crystalline mass or flakes density 2.1 g/cm3. Very soluble in water with release of large amounts of heat. Very strong alkali.Purpose and use Caustic soda is a stabilizer of drilling fluids. Used to regulate hydrogen ion exponent(pH) of drilling fluids.
Typical properties
Parameter
Value
Appearance
White crystalline mass or flakes
Solubility
Very soluble in water with release of large amounts of heat
Density, g/cm3
2,1
The content of sodium gidrookside (NaOH), %
not less than 98
Recommendations on useAdd the caustic soda is recommended in a concentration of 0.4 - 0.6 kg/m3 the required volume of drilling mud. When working without protection can cause severe burns to exposed body parts.
Package Caustic soda is supplied in multilayer bags with nominal weight of 25 kg.