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How big is a can of red devil lye?
Red devil lye is a trading name for drain cleaners.The volume of the can is very variable, as wanted the manufacturer, and may begin with a 100 mL can.
Where to purchase lye soap?
Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) can be found in many hardware stores, or ordered on line. Some sell lye in bulk, in bags from 35 to 50 pounds in weight. Lye is also marketed as a drain-opening product, as well -- but the label should be checked to make sure the product is 100% lye. See the link below for more information.
What are the ingredients in red devil lye?
100% Sodium Hydroxide
Can you use lye to clear clogged pipes?
Yes, Drain-o's main ingredient is lye. Pour a cup in the drain, wait 5 minutes, flush with hot water.
What do drain cleaner contain?
Chemical Drain cleaners are very toxic and often contain Lye and sulfuric acid. I always try to unclog a drain naturally by putting a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar down the drain,let it sit for 20 min or so,then run water in the drain
How will Recover sodium hydroxide from lye?
Lye is another word for a strong alkali, and sodium hydroxide happens to be the most common. If you have lye in a water solution, there is no way you can get the NaOH out of it. But solid lye or solid drain cleaner provides the solid form of the product.
What do you do with lye?
Combined with fat, it makes soap. Lye (sodium hydroxide) has also been used as a cleaner, disinfectant, drain opener, and as an industrial chemical.
Name three alkalis used in the kitchen?
Ammonia, baking soda and lye. Ammonia to scrub the floor, baking soda to cook with and lye to unclog the plumbing.
What would you do with lye?
Combined with fat, it makes soap. Lye (sodium hydroxide) has also been used as a cleaner, disinfectant, drain opener, and as an industrial chemical.
What can you use instead or red devil lye?
I cannot suggest anything without some idea of the purpose, for some things (e.g. soap making) there is no practical substitute for lye.
Why are drain cleaners toxic?
Because they contain lye and sulfuric acid. Drain cleaners are made of synthetic chemicals are toxic to people and the environment.
What is the scientific name for drain cleaner?
The scientific name for drain cleaner is sodium hydroxide, which is also known as caustic soda or lye.
