*Caustic Soda Flakes* — also called *Sodium Hydroxide Flakes / NaOH Flakes / Lye*
Main Industrial Uses*
Soap & Detergent*: Key raw material for saponification. Turns fats/oils into soap
Chemical industry*: Used to make paper pulp, textiles, dyes, plastics, and other chemicals
Water treatment*: pH adjustment and neutralization of acidic waste water
Food processing*: Peeling of fruits/veg, cocoa processing, olive curing, pretzel making. Food grade E524
Petroleum & Oil*: Neutralizing acids in crude oil refining. Drilling mud additive
*Textile*: Mercerizing cotton to impress strength and dye uptake
Cleaning*: Drain cleaner and heavy-duty degreaser