Sodium hydroxide is a chemical substance with strong alkalinity and is a relatively dangerous chemical product. It generally has functions and effects such as cleaning oil stains, making soap, bleaching, protecting gastric mucosa, and treating metabolic acidosis. When used to treat diseases, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor and not blindly.
1. Clean oil stains
Sodium hydroxide can be used to manufacture various cleaning agents, such as glass cleaner, floor cleaner, bathroom cleaner, etc. Due to its strong alkalinity, it can effectively remove oils, stains, and other difficult to clean substances.
2. Manufacturing soap
Sodium hydroxide is one of the important raw materials for making soap. It can react with animal and plant fats to produce soap and glycerol.
3. Bleaching
Sodium hydroxide can be used to manufacture bleaching agents. It can react with oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide to produce substances with bleaching properties.
4. Protecting the gastric mucosa
The main component of sodium hydroxide is hypertonic fluid. When gastric mucosal damage occurs, such as gastritis or gastric ulcer, hypertonic fluid can be used for flushing, which can neutralize gastric acid, reduce the damage of gastric acid to the mucosa, and thus protect the gastric mucosa.
5. Treatment of metabolic acidosis
Sodium hydroxide can also be used to treat metabolic acidosis by neutralizing acidic substances in the body and maintaining acid-base balance.
If the patient experiences discomfort symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.