CAUSTIC SODA Uses and Market Data

Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is a versatile alkali. Its main uses are in the manufacture of pulp and paper, alumina, soap and detergents, petroleum products and chemical production. Other applications include water treatment, food, textiles, metal processing, mining, glass making and others. Around three-quarters of end use demand tracks GDP growth.

 One of the largest consumers of caustic soda is the pulp and paper industry where it is used in pulping and bleaching processes, the de-inking of waste paper and water treatment.  Global growth is confined to GDP levels.Caustic soda is used in aluminium manufacture