SueH Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Today I made my 4th batch of CP soap and oberved the usual safety precautions while mixing my lye water. While I was waiting for everything to cool down I noticed a huge red area on my neck. I felt no burning or anything and hadn't splashed any lye water. Could this be from lye fumes? I mixed it in the kitchen sink with the window open and a fan on and kept my face away while mixing. I did lean over several times to make sure all the lye crystals were mixed. I splashed cold water over the spot and after a while it went away. What do you think? Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 possible that is was the fumes. Rub some shea on the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I kdon't know, but I try to keep vinegar around when soaping. I have never been burned by lye (knock on wood) but just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I kdon't know, but I try to keep vinegar around when soaping. I have never been burned by lye (knock on wood) but just in case.There has been some lenghty discussions on using vinegar. It seems that the reaction between an acid and a base can produce heat and make the burn worse. Flush with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Yeah, I'd stick with water, too.Don't know about the redness on your neck, but I would be very cautious leaning over the lye, the fumes can be irritable to your lungs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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