Safety

For maximum safety, all 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

Sugar

Corn starch

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

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

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