NaOH CAS: 1310-73-2 BD HS: 2815.11.00 IMO Class 8 (Corrosive)

Caustic Soda Flakes & Pearls (99% Min)

Consistently the largest volume imported alkali in Bangladesh. Sourced from prime chlor-alkali producers and regional trading hubs on CFR Chattogram or Mongla terms. Sourced for Bangladeshi industries through factory-direct makers and high-volume trade hubs across China, India, Taiwan.

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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL DOSSIER

Specifications & Container Loading

IUPAC / Chemical Name: Sodium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: NaOH

CAS Registry Number: 1310-73-2

Bangladesh Customs HS Code: 2815.11.00

Purity / Commercial Assay: 99.0% Min (Na2CO3 ≤ 0.4%, NaCl ≤ 0.03%, Fe2O3 ≤ 0.005%)

Export Packaging: 25kg PP/PE woven bags with inner hermetic liner

20ft FCL Container Payload: 26.0 – 27.0 MT / 20ft FCL (1,040–1,080 bags unpalletized)

Dangerous Goods (IMO / UN): IMO Class 8 (Corrosive), UN 1823, PG II

Target Industries in Bangladesh:

Textile Mercerizing & Scouring, Soap Saponification, ETP Neutralization, Pulp & Paper

ORIGIN & LOGISTICS

Fast Regional Corridors

Primary Supply Hubs:

India (Mundra/Nhava Sheva), China (Tianjin/Qingdao), Taiwan

Ocean Sailing (Port-to-Port): India: 8–12 days

Total Order-to-Port Cycle: India: 16–22 days

Commercial Indenting Terms

• Incoterms: CFR / CIF Chattogram Sea Port, CFR Mongla Port, or CFR Kamalapur ICD Dhaka.
• L/C Structure: Irrevocable L/C At Sight, UPAS L/C (90–180 Days), or Back-to-Back L/C for export mills.
• Proforma Invoice: Issued directly on seller's letterhead (producer or established trade hub).
• Documentation: Batch COA, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Clean On-Board B/L, Certificate of Origin, 14–21 days detention free-time.

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