Sodium hydroxide, which you might know as lye, is a key ingredient in many skin care and beauty products. Here's what it does and why it's safe.

There’s no debating that metallic sodium is exciting stuff, but getting your hands on some can be problematic, what with the need to ship it in a mineral oil bath to keep it from exploding. S… ...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IndexBox, a leading market research firm, has released a new report on the global sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) market, providing valuable insights ...

The relationship between sodium hydroxide and copper is well known, says a chemistry professor at Laurentian University. The interaction of the metal with the chemical is being closely watched by ...

Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, is the main ingredient in liquid drain cleaner, Gualtieri said. Symptoms of sodium hydroxide poisoning include breathing difficulties, lung inflammation, ...

When salt is removed from seawater in desalination plants, the byproduct is a lot of highly-salty brine. Ordinarily, this is just dumped back into the sea, which can harm the environment. Thanks ...