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The Secret of Sodium Hydroxide

April 9, 2019Cole Whitney
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Comments (3)

The Secret of Diastatic Malt Powder

May 18, 2019 9:46 am

[…] and Links Referenced that you Might Like!WTF – Sodium HydroxideWTF – Methyl CelluloseWTF – PectinAsk A Chef – Tips For […]

Tina

May 27, 2020 12:05 pm

1) You should wear goggles while working with sodium hydroxide. Your hands are covered but your eyes are not. 2) No aluminum anywhere while using lye. The aluminum will put and be destroyed.
3) When finished with the lye solution just pour it down the kitchen drain. The lye will convert any fat deposits in the pipe to soap. Follow up with a good rinsing of tap water.

Lye is used in many applications. Knowing how to work with it is important. Being afraid of lye isn’t helpful. If a spill happens just wipe it up with toweling and lots of water. Wash any laundry generated as soon as possible. Lye needs time to break down clothing fibers, countertops, aluminum pans, etc., a few seconds of contact is not sufficient.

Be safe. Go forth and make without fear

Tina

May 27, 2020 12:07 pm

Aluminum will pit. Autocorrect is not my friend.

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