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Why was soapmaking dangerous?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Soap is made with lye, which is caustic soda and a basic material in soap making. Soapmaking can become more dangerous if you are not careful. Lye is not combustible when dry but when it comes in contact with water it can ignite and can start a fire.

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