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Potassium Hydroxide
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Cost
Cost per metric tonne = $1,000 to $2,000
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Availability
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Industrial scale quantities sources from Melbourne solvents, RapidG, UD Trading, and chemical distributors including CCC Ingredients
Toxicity
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Eye, respiratory, hand, and body protection required when handling
Hazards (upon ingestion, inhalation, and contact)
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Sodium Carbonate
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Availability
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Large industrial production availably from Chinese company, CAMACHEM
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Industrial grade sources from Redox, Chem-Supply, Natrio Corechem, and Westlab Australia
Not produced in Australia due to high local operating costs, rising taxes, and cheaper international import
Toxicity
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Local irritant and potential corrosive hazard, depending on exposure
Hazards
Eye contact - irritation, burning, pain, redness, tearing
Skin contact - irritation, dryness, redness, mild chemical burns with prolonged or repeated exposure
Inhilation of dust - coughing, sneezing, or breathing discomfort
Ingestion - stomach upset, nausea. Large amount - vomiting, drooling, respiratory issues
Magnesium Chloride
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Cost
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Cost per metric tonne = $1,050 to $1,100
Availability
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Bulk, industrial and lab grade available
Lab grade sources from West Lab, Living Stone International, Science Essentials, Pure Science, Lab Supply Australia, and CCC Ingredients
Toxicity
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Strictly controlled, and certified to have zero levels of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic
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Safe for sensible labatories, pharmaceuticals, and biochemical work
Hazards
Skin contact = mild dryness, irritation, and redness
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Inhalation of dust or arborne powder can irritate nose, thorat, and upper respiatory tract
Swallowing small amounts is generally harmless, but consuming high quantities can cause abdomical pain, vomiting, diaherrea, or electrolyte deficency
Chemical Hazard
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When heated slowly, it decomposes and releases toxic fumes, including Hydrogen Chloride gas and Magnesium oxides
Storage = tightly closed, cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from strong oxidising agents and acids.