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Sodium Hydroxide

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Definition: A highly caustic substance that is used to neutralize acids and make sodium salts. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)  a caustic   
Pharmacological Action Caustics 		Other names Soda, Caustic; Hydroxide, Sodium; Caustic Soda
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
spherasorb  0   *Calcium Hydroxide *Sodium Hydroxide Absorption. Anesth Analg. 2003 Jul;97(1):151-5
aluminum chloride-valine-sodium hydroxide system  0   *Organometallic Compounds *Sodium Hydroxide Valine/*analogs & derivatives Aluminum. Radiat Res 1992 Oct;132(1):1-6
Walkolime  0   *Calcium Hydroxide *Sodium Hydroxide *Potassium Compounds. Masui 1990;39(12):1602
Viosorb  0   *Calcium Hydroxide *Sodium Hydroxide. Masui 1990;39(12):1602
ascarite  8012-01-9   *Asbestos *Sodium Hydroxide. Am Ind Hyg Assn J 35(6):354;1974
soda lime  8006-28-8   *Oxides *Sodium Hydroxide *Calcium Compounds. Anesth Analg 58(3):216;1979

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