Sodium Hydroxide: LYE - for Soap Making. Sodium Hydroxide, or Lye, is the chemical that induces saponification with fats and oils to create that magnificant thing called soap! Our lye is now in flake form! This is a huge improvement because they don't cling to you and your tools due to static electricity like the pellets do. The flakes are a little less pure (97% instead of 99%) but this small variation does not make a difference in soap recipes and saponification rates.Please be sure to educate yourself on the safety precautions and proper handling of Lye before using this ingredient. Our Lye is 32 oz. by volume and 27 oz. by weight.
How much lye do you need for your soap?Try our lye calculator.
NOTE:When you order this item you must download, complete and return our hazardous material waiver form. (20k PDF file - Adobe Acrobat Reader required) This form must be completed each time you order Lye from Bramble Berry. This item may only be shipped via FedEx Ground to the continental United States.
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