sodium hydroxide - what is it?

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Sodium hydroxide was listed as an ingredient in the Goat Milk Laundry Soap Flakes. Could someone please tell me what this is/where to get it? Thanks

-- Jane Smith (kelticladie@aol.com), January 11, 2000

Answers

It's lye. You can buy it in the cleaning section of any grocery store.The usual brand is called Red Devil.

-- Rebekah Leaf (daniel1@transport.com), January 11, 2000.

It is also a very strong caustic. Be careful!!! Read the warnings.

-- Larry W. (lhwisk@hotmail.com), January 14, 2000.

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