Sodium Hydroxide Lye

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Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) - for Soap Making. Sodium Hydroxide, or Lye, is the chemical that induces saponification with fats and oils to create that magnificent thing called soap! This lye is in flake form and is easier to measure without worrying about static cling. Please be sure to educate yourself on the safety precautions and proper handling of Lye before using this ingredient.

Lye Purity: 98%
2% anti-caking agent that does not affect soaping process.

Sodium Hydroxide Lye is for creating solid, bar soap. If you wish to create liquid soap, check out our Potassium Hydroxide.

Each container of lye is 32 oz. by volume and about 27 oz. by weight.

How much lye do you need for your soap? Try our lye calculator.

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Botanical Name: Sodium Hydroxide
Common Name: Sodium Hydroxide

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Verified Purchase Sarah 12/22/2018 The best I have tried lye from a few different places, but I will definitely be only buying from Brambleberry from now on. There is less static so I have fewer wandering bits of lye in my kitchen. The BIGGEST mark of quality is the fact that it doesn't leave a layer of "scum" on top while it cools. Other brands require frequent stirrings and even those don't work. It's rather like working with curdled milk. I recently returned to buying it from Brambleberry and made a coffee soap with it today. After cooling for 45 minutes it was clear and smooth. It's worth waiting for it to arrive .
Verified Purchase Kaye 10/8/2018 Good but lately a lot of dust I have used this lye for over 6 months. I have not had a problem with dissolving but my last order had a lot of dust. I like the flakes vs beads but the dust can be a problem when pouring. I wear a light mask but it still got to me.
Cheryl 9/21/2018 Love it! Great price and consistent product every single time! Never have encountered a dust problem with this product either. Just go slow while pouring it out, shaking a little at a time into your vessel. Also, I have never had a problem with my lye not melting completely in my water. Thanks Bramble Berry!
Verified Purchase Deanna 8/21/2018 Consistent I used to use another brand of lye, but had inconsistent results (random volcanoes, little black specs...). I have enjoyed the consistency of this product.
Verified Purchase Natasha 8/10/2018 There is no problem with this lye I do not know what the other reviewers are talking about. Did they get a very dusty batch of lye? I have never had a problem in 5 years with this lye. Regarding the soapmaker that had undissolved lye, you would never pour undissolved lye in with your oils, would you?!! The flakes are much better than the static beads! I never have a mess with this lye.