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| Please read this page and follow all safety precautions when making soap!! |
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| Sodium Hydroxide is a very dangerous chemical when safety precautions are not followed. It is poison. It causes severe burns if splashed on skin (ask me how I know!), can be fatal if swallowed, and can make you very sick if inhaled (again, ask how I know!). If these basic safety precautions are followed, though, you will be able to relax and enjoy the soap making process. ALWAYS: Wear goggles Wear rubber gloves Keep skin covered Mix in ventilated area--if possible, it's a good idea to mix lye and water outdoors. Avoid splattering by adding lye slowly to water. NEVER add water to lye.....you will have a caustic volcano! Keep children and pets away from area while working with lye. In case of emergency, follow these procedures: Contact a physician IMMEDIATLY! If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomitting; give large amounts of water, follow with diluted vinegar, fruit juice or whites of eggs, beaten with water. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediatly flush eyes or skin with PLENTY of water (cold) for at least 15 minutes, and remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before rewearing. As I said, if basic safety precautions are followed, there should be no reason to avoid the immense pleasure of soapmaking. I, myself have had a burn from splashing lye on my arm, because I stupidly neglected to wear my gloves. Other than that, and the one time I mixed my lye water in the kitchen with windows closed, there have been no problems. If you are new to soap making and are nervous about using lye in the beginning, you might want to start by purchasing glycerin melt and pour base, or soap squiggles, which will allow you to experience the soap making process without the dangers of lye. Use our links page to find suppliers, if you have none in your area. The precautions out of the way, you may now have the pleasure of making soap! |
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