Safety

For maximum safety, most chemicals used in our in-person shows are either non-toxic or common household items. Full list is provided below. No flames or fire are used. Chemistry assembly does use a hot plate.

Chemistry

Dawn dish soap
Turmeric
Baking soda
White vinegar
Hydrogen peroxide
Food coloring
Baker’s yeast or Potassium Iodide - KI is used in the treatment of certain thyroid conditions
Corn Syrup
Vegetable oil
Rubbing alcohol
Phenolphthalein - pH indicator
Methylene blue - blue dye and a medication
Glucose - simplest form of sugar
Sodium Hydroxide 0.4 M solution - We use a solution that is approximately 10 times weaker than they typical 3.4 M concentration found in household Drano
Vitamin C
Iodine Tincture - common first aid antiseptic
Corn starch
Epsom Salt - Magnesium Sulfate, commonly used in baths for muscle relief
Washing Soda - Sodium Carbonate, laundry booster and household cleaner

Science of Flight

Baking soda
White vinegar

"Magical" Science

Super absorbent polymer powder - non-toxic, main ingredient in disposable diapers
Food coloring
White vinegar
Salt
Acetone - nail polish remover
Indigo Carmine - a food dye better known as Blue #2
Glucose - simplest form of sugar
Sodium Hydroxide 0.4 M solution - We use a solution that is approximately 10 times weaker than they typical 3.4 M concentration found in household Drano
Baking Soda
Universal Indicator - common solution for determining pH