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Sodium Hydroxide is a powerful alkali which reacts with the natural oils in your skin and converts them to soap which results in a "soapy feel" on the skin. The NaOH rapidly eats away at your flesh. It is highly corrosive and you must wash your hands thoroughly and quickly.

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