Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia From Turkey and UAE
Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia — NaOH Flakes, Pearls & Liquid, Delivered On Time
Serbian mills, refineries, utilities and traders trust SUHA International to keep their lines running. As your dedicated Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia, we ship high-purity sodium hydroxide (NaOH) from ISO-certified plants in Turkey and our Dubai hub — with a Certificate of Analysis on every batch, EU/REACH paperwork handled for you, and a firm FOB/CIF price in 24 hours. Tell us your tonnage; we move the rest.
What Is Caustic Soda (NaOH)?
Caustic soda — chemically sodium hydroxide (NaOH), known locally as kaustična soda — is one of the most widely used industrial alkalis on the planet. It is supplied as solid flakes and pearls at up to 99% purity, or as a liquid solution at 32–50%. Strong alkalinity (pH ~13–14), high water solubility with exothermic dissolution, and powerful reactivity make it indispensable for neutralization, saponification, degreasing and impurity removal across metallurgy, water treatment, pulp, textiles and petrochemicals.
As your Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia, SUHA International ships directly from ISO-certified production in Turkey, consolidated through our Dubai (UAE) export hub. Every batch is inspected in-house and dispatched under full documentation control — so your Serbian production line never faces a quality surprise at customs clearance. You deal with one accountable partner, one invoice cycle, and one team that owns the shipment from factory to your gate.
📊 Market context: Serbia is landlocked, yet it sits at the heart of the Balkan industrial corridor. Demand for NaOH is driven by non-ferrous metallurgy around Bor, water and wastewater treatment along the Danube and Sava, pulp & paper in Vojvodina, and petrochemicals near Pančevo. Buyers increasingly favour membrane-grade NaOH and dual-origin supply (Turkey + UAE) to protect continuity and meet EU compliance goals.
Industry overview — general market context, not a price or volume guarantee.
Identity & Classification — Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide NaOH)
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) | Synonyms: lye, sodium hydrate |
| Chemical Formula | NaOH | — |
| CAS Number | 1310-73-2 | — |
| Available Forms | Flakes 98–99% · Pearls 99% · Liquid 32–50% | COA per batch |
| pH (solution) | ~13–14 | Strongly alkaline |
| Solubility in Water | Highly soluble (exothermic) | Easy dosing |
| HS Code | 2815.11 (solid) / 2815.12 (liquid) | Export classification |
| UN Number | UN 1823 (solid) / UN 1824 (solution) | Dangerous goods |
| Hazard Class | 8 — Corrosive | IMDG Code |
| Shelf Life | 24 months (flakes/pearls) / 12 months (liquid) | Sealed, dry storage |
Why Caustic Soda Is Critical for Serbian Industry
When a tannery, refinery or water plant runs out of NaOH, the line stops — and downtime is far more expensive than the chemical itself. That is why serious Serbian buyers don't shop on price alone; they secure a supply partner who guarantees consistent quality, safe packaging and on-time delivery. Across the country, caustic soda underpins:
- Extracting and refining metals from domestic and imported ores
- Treating drinking water and municipal wastewater along the Danube and Sava rivers
- Supporting agro-industry in Vojvodina through process-water pH control and equipment hygiene
- Hygiene and process efficiency across the food and beverage sector
- Chemical, petrochemical, textile, paper and detergent production
Lock in a partner who treats your continuity as their KPI — diversified Turkey + UAE sourcing, buffer stock for priority accounts, and a single point of contact who answers fast.
Types & Grades From Your Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia
Match the form to your process and handling setup — we stock and ship all three. Not sure which fits? Our technical desk will recommend the right grade in your first call. See the full types and grades of caustic soda guide.
Caustic Soda Flakes (98–99%)
- Aluminium & non-ferrous metallurgy
- Soap & detergent manufacturing
- Textile mercerization & pulp/paper
- Low chlorides, iron & heavy metals
- White, free-flowing, easy to store
Caustic Soda Pearls (99%)
- Minimal dust, superior flowability
- Precise, repeatable dosing
- Cosmetics, pharma & specialty chemistry
- Food-grade option (E524) available
- Fast, controlled dissolution
Liquid Caustic Soda (32–50%)
- Refining & petrochemicals (Pančevo zone)
- Municipal water & wastewater
- CIP systems in food & beverage
- Easy to dose & automate
- Bulk by tanker, rail car or ISO tank
Technical Data Sheets — Flakes, Pearls & Liquid
Below are representative specifications for each NaOH grade. A signed Certificate of Analysis for your exact lot is issued with every shipment, and full PDFs are available on request before you order.
Technical Data Sheet of Caustic Soda Flakes
| Content | Test Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ | Max 3 | PPM |
| Fe | 10 | PPM |
| Heavy Metals as Pb | Max 2 | PPM |
| Insoluble in Water | 0 | %W |
| Na₂CO₃ | 0.43 | %W |
| Na₂SO₄ | 0.0047 | %W |
| NaCl | 0.0085 | %W |
| NaOH | 98% ± 1 | %W |
| SiO₂ | 0.0019 | %W |
| Shape | 0.3–1 | CM³ |
Technical Data Sheet of Caustic Soda Pearls
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 320–325 | ºC |
| Boiling Point | 1385–1390 | ºC |
| Density at 20ºC | 2.13 | g/cm³ |
| Solution Rate (100 g in 100 ml water at 25ºC) | 22 | s |
| Heat Capacity at 25ºC | 2.01 | J/g·K |
| Heat of Fusion at 15ºC | 167.5 | J/g |
| Standard Heat of Formation at 25ºC | 10.67 | kJ/g |
| Item (Specification) | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0 Min | % |
| Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | 0.8 Max | % |
| Sodium Chloride (NaCl) | 0.05 Max | % |
| Fe₂O₃ | 50 Max | PPM |
Technical Data Sheet of Caustic Soda Liquid
| No. | Specification | Unit | Acceptance Limit | Result | Test Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Purity | % mass | Min 48 | 50 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 2 | Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | % mass | Max 0.5 | 0.2 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 3 | Sodium Chloride (NaCl) | % mass | Max 0.03 | 0.01 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 4 | Sodium Sulfate (Na₂SO₄) | % mass | Max 0.007 | 0.001 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 5 | Silica (SiO₂) | % mass | Max 0.01 | 0.001 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 6 | Iron (Fe) | ppm | Max 10 | 3 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 7 | Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) | ppm | Max 10 | <1 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 8 | Mercury (Hg) | ppm | Max 0.1 | 0.01 | ISIRI-6135 |
| 9 | Arsenic Oxide (As₂O₃) | ppm | Max 1 | <0.02 | ISIRI-6135 |
Industrial Applications of Caustic Soda in Serbia
NaOH touches almost every heavy industry in Serbia. Below is the precise role it plays in each sector — with a deep-dive guide for every application so your technical team can specify the right grade and dose.
Metallurgy, Mining & Aluminium
Bauxite digestion in the Bayer process for alumina, base-metal hydrometallurgy and leaching, pH control in flotation, surface finishing/etching, and neutralization of acidic effluents around Bor, Loznica and Majdanpek. See our guide to caustic soda in metal processing.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
pH stabilization of drinking water, neutralization of acidic streams, water softening and heavy-metal precipitation for utilities along the Danube and Sava (Belgrade, Novi Sad, Smederevo). Read more on caustic soda for water treatment.
Pulp & Paper
Kraft and soda pulping, lignin dissolution, alkaline extraction in bleaching, and deinking of recycled fibre at Vojvodina mills — for stronger, brighter paper. Explore caustic soda in pulp and paper.
Petrochemicals, Refining & Biodiesel
Caustic washing and desulfurization of fuels, neutralization of acidic crude, EO/EG and propylene oxide chemistry, and biodiesel transesterification around the Pančevo zone. See caustic soda in the petroleum industry.
Soaps & Detergents
Saponification of fats into soap, neutralization of LAS/sulfonic acids into active surfactants, and pH/builder control in liquid detergents. Details in caustic soda in soap and detergent.
Textiles
Cotton mercerization for strength and dye uptake, scouring, and bath pH control across central Serbia's mills. Read our guide to caustic soda for textile processing.
Food & Beverage
Food-grade NaOH (E524) for CIP cleaning of tanks and lines, fruit and vegetable peeling, cocoa treatment, and olive curing — fully HACCP-friendly. Food-grade caustic soda pearls are ideal here.
Chemical Synthesis & Cleaning
A core reagent for neutralization, pH adjustment, intermediates, and industrial degreasers and drain cleaners. Background on the NaOH product overview and how caustic soda is made.
Industry · Function · Grade · Serbian Region Matrix
| Industry | Function of NaOH | Recommended Grade | Key Serbian Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgy & Mining | Bayer process, leaching, pH adjustment, effluent neutralization | Flakes 98–99% / Liquid | Bor, Loznica, Majdanpek |
| Water & Wastewater | pH stabilization, softening, heavy-metal precipitation | Liquid 32–50% | Belgrade, Novi Sad, Smederevo |
| Pulp & Paper | Pulping, alkaline extraction, deinking | Liquid / Flakes | Vojvodina mills |
| Petrochemicals & Refining | Caustic washing, desulfurization, biodiesel | Liquid 32–50% | Pančevo |
| Soaps & Detergents | Saponification, surfactant neutralization | Flakes / Pearls | Belgrade cluster |
| Textiles | Cotton mercerization, scouring | Flakes 98–99% | Central Serbia |
| Food & Beverage | CIP cleaning, peeling, curing | Food-grade pearls/flakes | Nationwide |
Packaging, Storage & Shelf Life
Bags & Jumbo Bags
- 25 kg PP woven bags with PE liner
- 500–1,000 kg jumbo bags (FIBC) on pallets
- Moisture-protected, palletized, wrapped
- Ideal for mills & chemical plants
IBC, Drums & Bulk
- 1,000 L IBC containers
- 200–220 L HDPE drums
- Road tankers, rail cars & ISO tanks
- Ideal for continuous processes
Shelf Life & Handling
- Flakes/pearls: ~24 months sealed
- Liquid: ~12 months in sealed HDPE/IBC
- Protect from CO₂ ingress & humidity
- Avoid near-freezing for high concentrations
Sodium hydroxide is chemically stable but slowly absorbs CO₂ and can form sodium carbonate over time, so correct storage in Serbia's climate matters. Every batch carries the manufacturing date, batch number and recommended shelf life on its labels and documents. Full guidance: how to store caustic soda safely.
Logistics to Serbia: Ports, Routes & Delivery
Serbia has no seaport — but we make that invisible to you. We route through the fastest regional gateways and own the shipment end-to-end, so you simply tell us the delivery point.
Regional Seaports
Bar (Montenegro), Thessaloniki (Greece), Koper (Slovenia) and Constanța (Romania), then rail and truck to Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Pančevo and Subotica.
Danube River Ports
Port of Belgrade, Port of Pančevo and Port of Novi Sad enable economical barge transport from the Black Sea and Central Europe into Serbia's industrial heartland.
Road, Rail & JIT
Just-in-Time deliveries for continuous plants, FTL and LTL options, and safety-compliant NaOH transport from Turkey & UAE with optimized transit times.
Why Partner With Our Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia Team
Procurement managers don't lose sleep over price lists — they lose sleep over stockouts, off-spec batches and customs surprises. We are built to remove exactly those risks.
Ordering Made Simple for Serbian Buyers
Send Your Inquiry
Form (flakes/pearls/liquid), purity, annual tonnage, delivery point in Serbia, packaging and Incoterm — via our contact form, WhatsApp or email.
Get a Firm Quote in 24 h
Unit price (USD/MT), container value, payment terms, loading port and schedule — a bankable offer, not a ballpark.
Confirm Terms
MOQ from one pallet (packed) or one truck / ISO tank (bulk). Incoterms: FOB, CFR/CIF regional ports, DAP and DDP to major Serbian sites.
QC & Documentation
In-house inspection plus full export pack — COA, SDS, Invoice, Packing List, B/L and Certificate of Origin. SGS/BV inspection on request.
Delivery to Serbia
From regional stock or nearby ports, lead times run from a few days to about two weeks, depending on volume and location.
Safe Handling, Storage & Compliance — NaOH
Caustic soda (NaOH) is a strong, corrosive alkali classified under UN 1823/1824 and IMDG Hazard Class 8. We provide a complete SDS/MSDS with every order and can advise on NaOH GHS hazard classification for your destination's regulatory framework.
Hazard Classification
GHS05 — Corrosive (severe skin & eye damage). UN 1823 (solid) / UN 1824 (solution), IMDG Class 8. Segregate from acids and oxidizers.
Required PPE
Chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof goggles, face shield and apron. Emergency eyewash and safety shower near handling areas.
Storage Requirements
Cool, dry, ventilated warehouse, away from acids and oxidizers. Keep sealed to limit CO₂ absorption and caking.
Compliance Framework
EU CLP (EC 1272/2008), REACH and Serbian legislation, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems. SDS in Serbian and English.
Authority references: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for REACH/CLP and the IMO IMDG Code for dangerous-goods sea transport.
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Send your grade, annual tonnage, delivery point and Incoterm. Our export desk replies within 24 hours with a firm FOB or CIF price, lead time and a tailored logistics plan. Partner with a Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia whose quality you can measure — batch by batch.
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FAQ — Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia
What purity grades of caustic soda do you supply to Serbia?
As your Caustic Soda Supplier Serbia, we supply caustic soda flakes at 98–99% NaOH, pearls at 99% and liquid at 32–50% NaOH. Every grade ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) per batch and suits metallurgy, water treatment, pulp & paper, food processing, textiles and general industry.
Can you deliver caustic soda to Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš?
Yes — we regularly serve Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Pančevo, Kragujevac and Subotica using road, rail and Danube river transport routed through Bar, Koper, Thessaloniki and Constanța.
How fast can I get a price and a delivery date?
Send your form, tonnage, delivery point and Incoterm, and our export desk returns a firm FOB or CIF offer — unit price, container value, payment terms and schedule — usually within 24 hours.
What is the typical shelf life of caustic soda?
About 24 months for flakes and pearls and 12 months for liquid NaOH when stored sealed under dry, cool conditions. Material still meeting specification on analysis can be used beyond these dates.
Do you support EU and Serbian regulatory compliance?
Yes. We provide full SDS, technical data sheets and labelling in line with EU CLP (EC 1272/2008), REACH and Serbian legislation. Our systems are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
What is the HS Code and UN number for caustic soda?
Caustic soda (NaOH) is classified under HS Code 2815.11 (solid flakes and pearls) and 2815.12 (liquid solution). For transport it is UN 1823 (solid) and UN 1824 (solution), IMDG Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive).
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