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The active ingredient in drain cleaners are one of a variety of compounds: caustic soda (aka lye or sodium hydroxide) being the most common, sulfuric acid is less common as it will damage metal pipes if not completely flushed out after it has done its job, etc.
However the actual drain cleaner in the bottle that you buy will likely be a mixture containing other ingredients intended to make them easier to use.
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Why is sodium hydroxide used as a drain cleaner?
why is sodium hydroxide usea as drain cleaners
What other products that contains sodium hydroxide?
paint stripper,oven cleaner,drain cleaner.
What are Some examples of household substances which are sodium hydroxide?
The most common one is drain cleaner. It comes in little white flakes hat are pure NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
What are the physical property uses of the compound Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide is commonly used in cleaning agents in dish liquid soap, and as a drain un-clogger, as it is strong with dissolving things.
Will copper sulfate clear a clogged drain?
No. The compound of choice for drain cleaners is sodium hydroxide. It is one of two compounds known as lye (the other being potassium hydroxide). Use caution. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base capable of causing severe chemical burns if it gets on your skin or eyes.
Is drain cleaner a compound or a mixture?
The active ingredient in drain cleaners are one of a variety of compounds: caustic soda (aka lye or sodium hydroxide) being the most common, sulfuric acid is less common as it will damage metal pipes if not completely flushed out after it has done its job, etc.However the actual drain cleaner in the bottle that you buy will likely be a mixture containing other ingredients intended to make them easier to use.
Is drain water a mixture or a compound?
It is definitely a mixture but it may also be a compound if there are some matters which react with water.
How do you neutralize drain cleaner?
If it is an alkali drain cleaner, you can add acidic materials in the drain cleaner such as lemons, If it is an acidic drain (less common) cleaner, you can add alkali materials such as toothpaste, soap
Is liquid drain cleaner acidic basic or neutral?
Liquid drain cleaner is highly basic.
Where does drain cleaner go after your done with it?
Drain cleaner pollutes the environment after it is poured down the drain. You should use green cleaners.
What color is the drain cleaner Drain-O?
pink
Is drain cleaner a calcium hydroxide acid?
Drain cleaner is sodium hydroxide in solution, which is a powerful base.
Is drain cleaner hazardous?
YES for human health and your drain
How do you unplug drain?
Either snake it or chemical drain cleaner.
Can i use drain cleaner in a washing machine drain?
yes
Is drain cleaner pure or not pure?
It is not pure. Cleaner pure is different
Is drain cleaner a alkali?
Yes
