MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Subject: How does drain cleaner dissolve hair?

Date: Sun Nov 14 22:35:49 1999
Posted by doug Unger
Grade level: 7-9 School: lincoln middle school
City: alameda State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 942636949.Bc
Message:

This is for my sci fair project.  I put hair in with so drain cleaner 
and the hair dissolved in a week.  Now i want to know what chemical did 
and how.  Does it have anything to do with keratin ? Thanks!


Re: How does drain cleaner dissolve hair?

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