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Caustic soda (NaOHcap N a cap O cap H��������) has many uses, including in manufacturing, cleaning, and water treatment.  Manufacturing  Pulp and paper: Caustic soda is used in the process of making paper and cardboard boxes Soap and detergents: Caustic soda is a key ingredient in the production of soaps and detergents Pharmaceuticals: Caustic soda is used in the manufacturing of blood thinners and cholesterol medication Aluminum: Caustic soda is used to break down the sedimentary rock that aluminum is extracted from Cleaning  Unblocking drains: Caustic soda can be used to unblock drains and pipes Degreasing: Caustic soda can be used for general heavy duty cleaning and degreasing Sanitizing: Caustic soda can be used to sanitize dustbins, kennels, and toilet bowls Water treatment Removing harmful metals: Caustic soda can be used to remove harmful metals like lead and copper from water  Lowering acidity: Caustic soda can be used to lower acidity and regulate water's pH  Hard water to soft water: Caustic soda can be used to convert hard water into soft water  Caustic soda is also used in agriculture, textiles, and the chemical, construction, and car industries.  Safety  Wear rubber gloves and a face shield when preparing caustic soda Avoid contact with eyes and skin Rinse with plenty of water if you come in contact with caustic soda Store caustic soda in a dry place and tightly closed

Soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate (Na2CO3cap N a sub 2 cap C cap O sub 3����2����3), has many uses, including glass manufacturing, water softening, and food and pharmaceutical applications.  Glass manufacturing

• Soda ash is a key ingredient in glass manufacturing, making up more than half of all soda ash production. 
• The ancient Egyptians used soda ash to reduce the melting point of silica sand to make glass. 
• Soda ash is used to make soda-lime glass, which is the most common type of glass. 

Water softening 

• Soda ash can be used to soften water.
• Soda ash solutions can also be used to unclog drains.

Food and pharmaceutical applications

• Soda ash is used in the food industry to improve the texture of pasta and as a stabilizer, raising agent, and anti-caking agent in food additives. 
• Soda ash is also used in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Other uses 

• Soda ash is used in powdered detergents and soaps.
• Soda ash is used in rechargeable batteries.
• Soda ash is used in metallurgical processes.
• Soda ash is used in tie-dyeing.
• Soda ash is used in air purification.
• Soda ash is used as an analytical reagent and standardization reagent in laboratories.
• Soda ash is used to create rayon polymers.