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Introduction:

Sodium Hydroxide, commonly known as Caustic Soda, is a highly alkaline compound used in cosmetics primarily for pH adjustment, soap making, and hair treatments. It plays a crucial role in saponification, the process of converting oils and fats into soap.

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Manufacturing Process:

1. Electrolysis of Brine Solution (Salt Water): Produces Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorine, and Hydrogen gas.

2. Evaporation & Drying: The liquid form is solidified into flakes, pearls, or pellets.

3. Purification & Packaging: Ensures high purity for cosmetic applications.

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Benefits:

1. pH Regulator: Adjusts the pH of cosmetic formulations to ensure safety and effectiveness.

2. Essential in Soap Making: Reacts with fats and oils to create solid or liquid soaps.

3. Chemical Hair Treatments: Used in professional hair straightening and relaxing formulas.

4. Emulsifier & Cleaning Agent: Helps stabilize and cleanse formulations.

5. Skin Exfoliation (at very low concentrations): Used in some chemical peels to remove dead skin cells.

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Features:

✔ Highly Alkaline (pH ~13-14) – Needs careful handling in formulations
✔ Soluble in Water – Easily dissolves for use in cosmetics and industrial applications
✔ Strong Reactivity – Essential for saponification in soap production
✔ Versatile Uses – Found in soaps, cleansers, and hair treatments
✔ Highly Concentrated – Requires proper dilution before cosmetic use

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Common Uses & Concentration (% Use):

• Soap Making (Saponification): 5% – 10% (reacts completely with oils)

• pH Adjuster in Creams & Lotions: 0.01% – 0.5% to balance acidity

• Hair Relaxers & Straighteners: 1% – 2% (professional use only)

• Chemical Peels (Dermatological Use): ≤0.1% (requires expert formulation)

• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Higher concentrations (not for cosmetic use)