CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES

Sodium  hydroxide  in  solid  form,  also  called caustic  soda,  is  an  inorganic  chemical compound  belonging  to  the  strongest  alkali. In  solid  form,  it  is  a  white  substance  with crystalline  appearance  (flakes).  It  has hygroscopic  properties.  It  is  perfectly  soluble in water, forming corrosive soda lye , which is  accompanied  by  the  release  of  significant amounts of heat.