What are the upstream raw materials of food grade caustic soda? What do the downstream products contain?

Food grade flake alkali(sodium hydroxide) plays an crucial role in the field of chemical production raw materials, and its upstream and downstream related items are extensive. The following are some of the upstream and downstream related items related to food grade caustic soda:



1. But Upstream items:(1) Salt: Salt is the main raw material to the production of sodium hydroxide, which is able to be produced by electrolyzing salt aquatic environments.(2) Electricity: The electrolysis process consumes a lot of electricity, so electricity is also one of the crucial costs of producing sodium hydroxide. Generally speaking

2. Specifically Downstream items:(1) Food additives: Food grade flake alkali is able to be applied as acidity regulator, antioxidant, etc., applied in the production of various food additives, such as acid agents, preservatives, antioxidants, etc.(2) Soap and detergent: Sodium hydroxide is able to be applied to create all kinds of soap and detergent, with decontamination, emulsification, dispersion and other functions.(3) Pulp and paper: Sodium hydroxide is able to be applied to the boiling and bleaching of pulp, as well as the preparation of chemicals in the papermaking process and the pH adjustment of paper. Pretty interesting, huh?. And From what I've seen,(4) aquatic environments treatment agent: Sodium hydroxide is able to be applied in aquatic environments treatment to adjust the pH value of aquatic environments condition and remove heavy metal ions.(5) medical intermediates: Food grade flake alkali is able to be applied as raw materials to create some medical intermediates to the medical sector. In short, food-grade caustic soda is broadly applied in the field of chemical production raw materials, and its upstream and downstream related items cover food, daily chemicals, papermaking, aquatic environments treatment, medicine and other fields.