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Sodium Hydroxide

A caustic alkali that burns skin, paw pads and mouth tissue.

Also known as: caustic soda, lye

CAS #: 1310-73-2

Puppy Safety
2.0
Adult Dog Safety
3.0
Paw Safety
2.0
Respiratory Safety
3.0
Licking Risk
2.0
Environmental
5.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

  • Around puppiesExtra care recommended around puppies. Consider a gentler alternative or keep puppies away until surfaces are fully dry.
  • Around pawsHigher potential for paw irritation. Rinse thoroughly and consider a paw wipe after contact.
  • If lickedDo not let dogs lick treated surfaces. Rinse well and store securely; call your vet or poison line if ingested.
  • In the airCan bother sensitive airways. Move dogs to another room during use, ventilate well, and wait before returning.

Why brands use it

alkali

Found in these product types

Bathroom Cleaners
8 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
4.9
Wipes
7 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
5.1
Kitchen Cleaners
5 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
6.1
Dish Soaps
5 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
8.0
Disinfectants
4 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
4.1
Laundry Detergents
3 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
6.4
Floor Cleaners
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
3.9
Dog Shampoos
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
1.5
Hand Soaps
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
7.4
Glass Cleaners
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
3.9
Stain Removers
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
5.0

Products containing Sodium Hydroxide

Clorox · Disinfectants
Clorox Regular Bleach
3.7
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Citrus
4.8
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 10L Refill box
6.1
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Brand New Day™ Lavender & Cotton Blossom 6/75 ct
3.9
Lysol · Disinfectants
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Original)
4.1
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner
6.1
Attitude · Floor Cleaners
Attitude Floor Surfaces Cleaner
3.9
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Action Gel® Country Scent®
2.9
Hartz · Dog Shampoos
Hartz Groomer's Best Oatmeal Shampoo
1.5
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Lysol On the GoTM - Citrus
4.8
Down East · Hand Soaps
Down East Hand & Body Wash
7.4
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry
6.4
Windex · Glass Cleaners
Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner
3.9
Clorox · Disinfectants
Clorox Disinfecting Bleach
4.0
Clorox · Bathroom Cleaners
Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach
1.8
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Crisp Linen
5.1
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry - 10L Refill box
6.4
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Sparkling Lemon & Sunflower Essence
1.9
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 4L Refill box
6.1
Pink Solution · Stain Removers
Pink Solution LAUNDRY BAR
5.0
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® BATHROOM CLEANER - Bathroom Bleach Cleaner
4.9
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Bleach
3.7
Scrubbing Bubbles · Bathroom Cleaners
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Grime Fighter
2.5
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - 3pk Citrus
4.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 10L Refill Box
7.8
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Lavender
3.9
Dawn · Dish Soaps
Dawn Ultra Original
1.9
Scrubbing Bubbles · Bathroom Cleaners
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner
4.9
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 4L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish
7.0
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Action Gel® Spring Waterfall®
2.9
Attitude · Kitchen Cleaners
Attitude Nature+ All-Purpose Cleaner Citrus Zest
4.5
Comet · Bathroom Cleaners
Comet Powder Cleanser with Bleach
1.8
Down East · Dish Soaps
Down East Dish Washing Liquid
8.0
Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Brand New DayTM Mango & Hibiscus 3/(2x110) ct
4.3
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry - 4L Refill box
6.4

Sources

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.