Sodium Hydroxide Side Effects

Sodium Hydroxide, CAS number 1310-73-2, is a inorganic alkali used as safe food preparation agent in many food products. with E number E524. Sodium Hydroxide manufactured through electrolytic chloralkali process, available as White solid.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As Sodium Hydroxide is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Hydroxide for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Hydroxide could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Hydroxide in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Hydroxide for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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