28 - Caustic Soda Flakes, pellets || Sodium Hydroxide || 28151110

• Asia:

• Vietnam: "Xút" or "Kiềm"
• Nepal: "कास्टिक सोडा" (Caustic Soda)
• Bangladesh: "কস্টিক সোডা" (Caustic Soda)
• Bhutan: "ཀ་སི་ཏིག་སོ་ཌ" (Kastik Soda)

• Africa:

• South Africa: "Natriumhidroksied" (Sodium Hydroxide)
• Nigeria: "Caustic Soda"

• Available Product Types for International Trade:

• Caustic Soda Flakes: Typically 98-99% purity.
• Caustic Soda Pellets: Often 98-99% purity, uniform size.
• Caustic Soda Pearls/Microbeads: Highly pure, 99% min, for precision applications.

Solid Blocks/Lumps: Industrial grade, purity varies.

• HSN Code Specifics (Indian Government Rules)

• Exact 8-digit HSN Code: 28151110
• Category: Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium - Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
• Subcategory: - Solid : - Flakes

• Appearance: White, crystalline, solid flakes or pellets.
• Melting Point: 318∘C (604.4∘F).
• Boiling Point: 1390∘C (2534∘F) at 760 mmHg.
• Density: 2.13g/cm3 (solid).
• Solubility in Water: High solubility at 420g/L at 20∘C.

• Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Formula: NaOH
• pH of Solution: Highly alkaline, pH of 14 in a 1M solution.
• Reactivity: Exothermic reaction with water, acids, and certain organic compounds.
• Corrosivity: Highly corrosive to aluminum, zinc, tin, and other metals.
• Stability: Chemically stable at room temperature but highly hygroscopic.

• Manufacturing Properties:

• Primary Production Method: Electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (chlor-alkali process).
• Typical Purity: Available in industrial grades with min 98% NaOH.
• Handling Requirements: Requires moisture-controlled storage and handling with personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Industrial Use

• Pulp & Paper: Used for pulping, bleaching, and de-inking recycled paper.
• Textile Industry: Essential for mercerization, scouring, and dyeing processes.
• Alumina Production: Critical for the Bayer process to extract alumina from bauxite ore.
• Soap & Detergents: Key reagent in the saponification process.
• Water Treatment: Used for pH adjustment and precipitating heavy metals.
• Chemical Manufacturing: A base for producing various organic and inorganic chemicals.

• Packaging

• Common bag types are 25kg double-layer polyethylene-lined paper or HDPE bags.
• Jumbo Bags (FIBC) are available with capacities of 1000kg.
• International labeling standards require UN No. 1823, Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive) and Packing Group II markings.
• Packaging is designed to be tightly sealed and moisture-resistant.

• Shipping

• Primary Mode of Transport: Sea freight in standard 20-foot containers.
• Standard Container Types: Dry containers, often with additional desiccants.
• Essential Safety Measures: Containers must be sealed, well-ventilated, and marked with proper hazard labels.

• Ports

• Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Maharashtra: Western Coast. Strategic advantage for direct access to major global shipping lanes to Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
• Mundra Port, Gujarat: Western Coast. Offers deep-water berths and large-scale cargo handling capacity for efficient bulk exports.
• Kandla Port (Deendayal Port Trust), Gujarat: Western Coast. A major hub for chemical shipments due to its proximity to key industrial zones in North and West India.

• INCOTERMS

International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of goods.

• FOB (Free on Board): Seller delivers goods to the designated port, with the buyer assuming all costs and risks thereafter.
• CFR (Cost and Freight): Seller pays for the cost and freight to the named port of destination.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): Seller pays for cost, freight, and insurance to the named port of destination.

• Payment Terms

Common payment options are designed to provide security for both the importer and exporter.

• Full Advance: Buyer pays the entire amount upfront before shipment.
• Sight Letter of Credit (LC): Bank-guaranteed payment made upon presentation of shipping documents.
• Combination: A blend of advance payment and LC for large orders, providing a balance of security.

• Required Export Certificates from India

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Origin (CoO)
• DGFT Export License (if applicable for restricted goods)
• BIS Certification (for quality standards)

• Implied Taxation (India)

• Domestic Trade: Caustic Soda is subject to a standard GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate, typically 18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST).
• Exports from India: Exports are considered "Zero-Rated" under Indian GST rules, meaning no GST is levied on the transaction.

Company Profile

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