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caustic soda

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alkali
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A chemical, thought to be caustic soda, is understood to have entered the water at the Knockando burn, which flows into the River Spey, in the last few days.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

China has become a major supplier of ingredients for small-molecule medications, coatings and sterilization agents for medical devices, and the chlorine and caustic soda used to keep water safe to drink.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025

It is used by the chlor-alkali industry, which produces bleach, caustic soda and other products.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

The substance is found in products such brake linings and gaskets, and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

On Rack 10 rows of next generation’s chemical workers were being trained in the toleration of lead, caustic soda, tar, chlorine.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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