Huffington Post They poured sodium hydroxide into a beaker of water that contained phenolphthalein, an indicator that turned the water magenta after the sodium hydroxide was added. They also used beakers and other chemical glassware to decorate the tables at the ...
The West Australian Caustic soda, or sodium hydroxide , is commonly used as a detergent or drain cleaner and causes chemical burns in contact with the skin, and can induce permanent blindness if it contacts eyes. St John's Ambulance confirmed the alarm was raised through ...