Sodium Hydroxide is functional as a caustic soda. This is highly versatile and is suited for a wide variety of production processes. This is a co-product of chlorine production and is needed to manufacture several everyday items. This is utilized to manufacture soaps as well as a variety of detergents. It can be used in homes as well as commercial applications. Sodium Hydroxide is also added in the drain cleaners so as to convert fats and grease and prevent them from to clog pipes.