UFC BIO Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Pellets, USP/NF Grade, are white pellets of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) that meet USP/NF requirements, with an assay of 98.0–100.5%.
Each lot is tested for assay, sodium carbonate, potassium, and heavy metals including lead, nickel, mercury, and arsenic, and is supplied with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) available.
Product Properties
| Chemical Name | Sodium hydroxide |
| Common Name | Caustic soda |
| CAS Number | 1310-73-2 |
| Formula | NaOH |
| Molecular Weight | 40.00 g/mol |
| Assay | 98.0–100.5% |
| Form | White pellets |
| Grade | USP/NF |
| Package Size | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1823 |
| Hazard Class | 8 (Corrosive) |
| Storage | Room temperature; keep tightly closed |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from manufacture |
Important Safety Information
- CAUTION: Research use only.
- Corrosive. Requires careful handling with protective equipment (e.g., gloves, goggles).
- Dangerous Goods (UN1823, Class 8 corrosive). Ships by ground only within the contiguous US and does not qualify for free shipping or returns.
Common Applications
- Reagent preparation
- Preparation of sodium hydroxide solutions
- pH adjustment
- Pharmaceutical and laboratory applications
- R&D and further manufacturing
CAS Number 1310-73-2
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White pellets |
| Assay (titration) | 98.0 – 100.5% |
| Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | ≤ 3.0% |
| Potassium (K) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Sodium (Na) | 54.0 – 59.8% |
| Elemental Impurities | |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 9 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 ppm |
Refer to the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis for actual results and specifications.
Dangerous Goods
This product is classified as Dangerous Goods (hazardous material) and requires special handling.
Shipping
Ships by ground only within the contiguous US (lower 48 states). Dangerous Goods do not qualify for free shipping; shipping charges are shown at checkout.
Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or outside the United States.
Returns
Hazardous materials are non-returnable. If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us promptly at info@ufcbio.com so we can resolve it.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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