Application Notes:
 

caustic washing (scrubbing)


is the treatment of a petroleum liquid or gas with a caustic alkaline material (e.g., sodium hydroxide) to remove hydrogen sulfide, low-weight mercaptans, and other acidic impurities.

Also see alkali.

 

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