Sodium Hydroxide for Drain cleaning, Soap Making & More!
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Caustic Soda (also known as Soda Lye or sodium hydroxide) for soap making or many other uses.
Caution - strong alkali, highly corrosive to skin and eyes, especially when dissolved in water at high strength.
Always handle with care, wearing eye protection, gloves and full length pants and shirt. Avoid eye and skin contact.
Sodium hydroxide is frequently used as an industrial cleaning agent. It is added to water, heated, and then used to clean process equipment, storage tanks, etc. It can dissolve grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits. It is also used for cleaning waste discharge pipes under sinks and drains in domestic properties.
It is also the chemical that induces saponification with fats and oils to create soap (when mixed with appropriate measures of water this is known as lye).
Removes grease and grime
Perfect for making soap
Active constituent: 980g/kg sodium hydroxide.
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda.
Directions:
Dissolve 55g (2 teaspoons) of caustic soda in 1 litre of cold water, pour down drain, wait 15 minutes, then flush with cold water.
Dissolve 2 teaspoons of caustic soda in 4 litre of cold water to cleaning the rangehood filter.
Packaged in 1kg Plastic Bag.
Transfer to an airtight container on receipt.
Safety Warning:
Caution: Always handle with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, and a respirator.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use.
First Aid: In case of contact with skin or eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. If ingested, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice immediately.
Ensure proper handling and disposal according to local regulations and guidelines
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How's it Packaged & can I Recycle the Packaging?
It's packaged in a Zip Lock Plastic Bag that you can reuse, or it can go into Soft Plastic Recycling. The plastic bag helps prevent moisture getting into the powder and making it into hard lumps because we don't put any toxic moisture absorbers in! We recommend you transfer it to an airtight container as soon as possible after receiving it from us.