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It makes a fantastic corrosive solution for dissolving organic material such as the collagen cuticle of the roundworm C. elegans, while not being strong enough to dissolve more hardy materials such as chitin eggshells.

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Mixing sodium hydroxide (a base) with bleach (which contains sodium hypochlorite) can produce toxic chlorine gas. This reaction is highly exothermic and can be dangerous, leading to chemical burns, respiratory issues, and other serious health hazards. It is important to never mix these two substances together.

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