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Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, was used to remove hair and any fat or flesh from hides and skins (Watt 1885, 127). It was produced locally and imported from [[Europe]]. | Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, was used to remove hair and any fat or flesh from hides and skins (Watt 1885, 127). It was produced locally and imported from [[Europe]]. | ||
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Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, was used to remove hair and any fat or flesh from hides and skins (Watt 1885, 127). It was produced locally and imported from Europe.
https://books.google.ca/books?id=2fMHAAAAQAAJ&dq=leather%20manufacture&pg=PA127#v=onepage&q&f=false