Sodium hydroxide is a versatile chemical with applications in chemical manufacturing, soap production, water treatment, and alumina refining. Always exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines when working with sodium hydroxide. Characteristics : Chemical Manufacturing: Essential in the production of various chemicals.Soap and Detergent Production: Used in saponification for soap and detergent manufacturing. Application : Water Treatment: Applied for pH adjustment and neutralization in water treatment.Alumina Refining: Utilized in alumina refining for extracting aluminum from bauxite.