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What is caustic soda? Where is it used?

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Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide.

It is used:

1. in the preparation of soap.

2. for washing or chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables.

3. in the paper industry.

4. as an important laboratory reagent.


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