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Philosopher writes
Well it worked for me. I protect eyes, but the odd caustic burn on the
skin is no big deal. Just wash with water and there you are. Nice shiny
patch of skin.

If you get there in time. If you don't notice, you may be joining the
queue for skin grafts later. I know someone this happened to (not me).

If you are stupid enough to leave caustic unattended tho, you deserve
what you get.

True. I didn't say it was a smart move.

Cearmics will crack if you put boiling water in them.

I think it must have been the thickness of the glaze in this case. It's
never bothered any teapot we've owned, and the thermal shock from
caustic soda dissolving must be far less than boiling water poured
straight into a cold tea pot. I know you're supposed to warm the pot,
but we're a normal household and that doesn't happen every time.

Regards,

Simonm.

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