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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Ingredients:
Botanical Name: Sodium Hydroxide
Common Name: Sodium Hydroxide