The alkaline-filled ashes turn to lye, a very dangerous chemical that burns the skin. 'It is the first time that something of this kind has occurred here in our city,' Father Ronney added after ...

Lye –- formally called sodium hydroxide -– is an alkaline solution. Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive and can lead to burns and severe eye damage. We can't lie -- baking with lye can be a ...