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A series of experiments have been performed to investigate the physio-chemical changes that occurred in the 6 M NaOH solution after etching CR-39 (Pershore and Homalite) detectors, each for 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 h . Various physical parameters like concentration, electrical conductivity (EC) and density of the solutions have been measured after each etching interval. Results have been discussed in the light of stoichiometrical equation for the interaction of CR-39 with NaOH. It is found that the concentration, EC and the density of the solution, in which CR-39 has been etched, increase linearly with respect to the etching time. The inter-relationship of EC–concentration and density–concentration suggest that the concentration of the etchant can be maintained at certain desired value by adjusting the corresponding value of EC or density, measured through non-destructive and quick methods.