Shipping Information
DOW Caustic Soda solution is transported via tank truck, tank car, barge and marine vessel from Dow manufacturing facilities and terminals located across the globe.Dow utilizes a fleet of tank trucks which are constructed of stainless steel or are lined to preserve product quality. Where weather conditions require, tank trucks are insulated.
Dow utilizes a fleet of insulated and lined tank cars equipped with suitable heating coils for caustic soda solution service. Tank cars are equipped to allow unloading from the top by air pressure or from the bottom by pump or air pressure and are lined to preserve product quality.
A fleet of contracted barges is used for deliveries to customers and terminals.
Marine vessels are also utilized to move large quantities from manufacturing facilities to terminals or overseas for export sales.
All vessels are inspected prior to loading to assure product quality and responsible transportation prior to shipment.
DOW Caustic Soda solution can be shipped in tank cars or tank trucks in the quantities shown in the tables below.
Tank Car Shipments
| Size of Car | Approximate Solution Wt. | Approximate Dry Wt. | ||
| Gallons | Lbs. | Kilos | Lbs. | Kilos |
| 16,000 | 200,000 | 90,900 | 100,000 | 45,500 |
Tank Truck Shipments
| Size of Truck-U.S. | Size of Truck-Canada | Approximate Solution Wt. | Approximate Dry Wt. | |||
| Gallons | Solution Metric Tons |
Dry Metric Tons |
Lbs. | Kilos | Lbs. | Kilos |
| 4,000 | 22 | 11 | 48,400 | 22,000 | 24,200 | 11,000 |
| — | 36 | 18 | 79,200 | 36,000 | 39,600 | 18,000 |
| — | 40 | 20 | 88,000 | 40,000 | 44,000 | 20,000 |
For additional information on caustic soda solution tank cars, review Pamphlet 087 "Recommended Practices for Handling Sodium Hydroxide Solution and Potassium Hydroxide Solution (caustic) Tank Cars." For caustic soda solution tank trucks, review Pamphlet 088 "Sodium Hydroxide Solution and Potassium Hydroxide Solution (caustic): Tank Motor Vehicle Loading/Unloading." These pamphlets and additional resource materials can be purchased through the Chlorine Institute web site or send your request via fax to (703) 741-6068.
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