Caustic Soda Lye is a strong and highly corrosive substance commonly used in various industrial applications. It is typically a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly bitter taste and a pungent odor. Caustic soda lye is produced through the electrolysis of saltwater or by boiling sodium carbonate with calcium hydroxide. Caustic Soda Lye is utilized in the production of soap, paper, textiles, water treatment, and petroleum refining. Apart from that, this chemical is also commonly utilized as a drain cleaner and oven cleaner due to its ability to dissolve oils, fats, and proteins.