Soda for Skin

Besides An Essential Skin Care Ingredient, Soda Can Do More!

• 2026-06-08
  

  Toray to Transfer Stake in Soda Aromatic to Samyang

  Toray Corporation (Tokyo) has decided to sell its equity stake in Soda Aromatic Co., Ltd. The shares will be transferred to Japan Samyang Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of South Korea’s Samyang Group. Soda Aromatic, a company engaged in the production and sale of flavors, fragrances, and related products, is currently owned 66% by Toray and 34% by Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
  Toray Samyang
• 2026-02-25
  

  Solvay's "Slimming Action": Soda Ash Production Capacity in Spain Slashed by 180,000 Tons, 77 Jobs to Go

  Belgian chemical company Solvay announced on February 23 that it will make strategic adjustments to its soda ash production in Torrelavega, Spain, to enhance market competitiveness and address global supply-demand challenges. The company plans to reduce the plant's annual soda ash production capacity from 600,000 tons to 420,000 tons in the third quarter of 2026, following the necessary employee consultation procedures. Its sodium bicarbonate business will not be affected.
  Solvay
• 2026-01-27
  

  Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda): Soap Making, Cleaning, and pH Control Guide

  Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda, is one of those chemicals that quietly supports daily life—from handmade soap and household cleaning to water treatment and food processing. Despite its usefulness, it is also a highly corrosive substance that demands respect and correct handling. This article answers the most common questions about sodium hydroxide, explains how it works, and provides practical, safety-focused guidance you can rely on.
  sodium hydroxide caustic soda flakes sodium hydroxide soap making
• 2025-04-01
  

  What Happens If You Mix Drano, Vinegar, And Baking Soda?

  What happens if you mix Drano, vinegar, and baking soda? Is it dangerous or safe to deal with a clogged sink pipe? We explain here whether you can mix them and use them for this purpose.
• 2025-03-05
  

  WE Soda Acquires Soda Ash Producer Genesis Alkali

  WE Soda has acquired Genesis Alkali (Alkali), the largest natural soda ash producer in the United States, from Genesis Energy in an all-cash transaction for $1.425 billion.
  Alkali WE Soda
• 2024-10-30
  

  Soda Ash Imports Surge by 154.72%! Domestic Prices Below International Levels, Future Imports May Remain Weak

  According to the latest statistics, from January to September 2024, China's total import of soda ash reached 9322,200 tons, an increase of 566,200 tons, or 154.72%, compared with the import volume in the same period last year. At the same time, the total amount of soda exported from January to September of 2024 was 717,300 tons, a decrease of 561,000 tons or 43.89% compared with the same period last year.