The Role of Chemicals in Everyday Life

Easy-Off Oven Cleaner

Active Chemical Description -

The Easy-Off Oven Cleaner contains Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye or caustic soda, which is a strong, corrosive base, used in many industries and cleaning products. Pure Sodium Hydroxide appears as white, crystalline pellets, although it is dissolved in this product.
Chemical Benefits -

of health risks, as it is extremely corrosive and harmful. If the compound comes into contact with skin, it will cause burning, injury and scarring, if left untreated. If the chemical comes into contact with the eyes, it will cause blindness or permanent damage. If inhaled, this chemical can be fatal, as it will irritate and burn the sensitive tissues in the respiratory system. As this product is contained in a pressurized spray can, it can explode if heated, which, by having corrosive content, can be extremely dangerous to all parts of the body.
Hazard Symbols -

or punctured. The symbol is a triangle, meaning that the possibility of an explosion is a rarity, and if an explosive event did occur, it would not likely be fatal.

Safety Precautions -

Dangerously Corrosive -

This product is used as an oven cleaner, which is very potent, concentrated and powerful. It is able to remove stains and grease that are extremely hard to get rid of by using other, more conventional means such as water or regular soap. The Easy-Off Oven Cleaner makes cleaning that is normally painstaking or even impossible, reasonably easy.
Risk to human health -

This symbol represents the corrosive properties of NaOH. As the symbol is an octagon, it represents an immediate danger, and so, safety around the product is necessary. Warning Explosive -

The active ingredient in the Easy-Off Oven Cleaner is Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). This chemical poses a number

This symbol represents the possibility of an explosion when the product is heated

Firstly, the best way to be safe while using this product is to always follow the instructions on the label. Rubber gloves should always be worn while using the Easy-Off Oven Cleaner, to prevent chemical burns or injury from the corrosive compound contained within the cleaner. It is recommended that this product not be used on surfaces that are susceptible to corrosion, as the cleaner will damage them. For storage, always replace the safety cap before storing, to prevent the likely hood of accidental spraying. Make sure none of the chemical is on the outside of the can, clean thoroughly with soap and water if it is. To dispose, make sure the can is empty, with no product remaining inside. If can contains cleaner, inform municipality, so as to dispose of the chemical safely. Always keep product out of reach of children. The safety cap should remain on at all

times when product is in vicinity of children.

By: Duncan Forster