Product Details & Usage Tips

Packaging: All lye is packaged in 2 lb. bottles for easy handling, even when purchasing in bulk. For example, a 10 lb. order will include five 2 lb. bottles. Preparation: Always review the provided MSDS sheet for essential details on safe usage, first aid, storage, and disposal. Shipping: As a hazardous material, this product is shipped via ground shipping to the lower 48 United States only, regardless of the shipping method chosen during checkout.

Why Choose Our Lye for Soap Making?

High Purity: Made with 99% pure sodium hydroxide microbeads for superior performance. Enhanced Dissolution: Microbeads dissolve quickly, ensuring an efficient and smooth soap-making process. Safe Packaging: Childproof lids and food-grade HDPE bottles prioritize safety and durability.

Important Safety Information

Lye is a hazardous material that requires careful handling. By purchasing this product, you accept the safety waiver and agree to follow all handling and storage guidelines provided. Safety is our top priority, so ensure you have the necessary protective gear and knowledge to use lye effectively and responsibly. Whether you’re a seasoned soap maker or a beginner, our lye-sodium hydroxide provides the reliable quality you need for exceptional results. Create beautifully emulsified soaps confidently using this trusted essential for homemade soap making.

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Lye- Sodium Hydroxide

Name: Lye- Sodium Hydroxide
Brand: KRAFT CHEMICAL COMPANY
SKU: 1117606
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (71 reviews)

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$13.28

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Take your soap-making creations to the next level with our premium-quality lye - sodium hydroxide. Packaged in food-grade, 2 lb. HDPE bottles with childproof lids, this 99% pure lye comes in microbead form, ensuring faster dissolution compared to traditional flakes. It is designed for safety and convenience and provides the perfect emulsifier for crafting high-quality homemade soaps.

Lye- Sodium Hydroxide

Take your soap-making creations to the next level with our premium-quality lye - sodium hydroxide. Packaged in food-grade, 2 lb. HDPE bottles with ...

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Details

Use lye to saponify oils and create soap in cold or hot process formulations. Carefully dissolve the lye in distilled water, following your recipe’s ratios, and always add lye to water—never the reverse. Mix in a well-ventilated area while wearing proper protective gear. Store securely in a cool, dry place away from moisture and children.

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Overall rating: 4.802817 / 5 from 71 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This sodium hydroxide lye, packaged in food-grade bottles, is highly praised for its exceptional quality and excellent price. Customers appreciate its performance and safety features, making it ideal for soap-making.

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Review highlights

"Excellent price and quality" — Anonymous
"NG has the best prices on their lye and it's the best lye I've worked with." — Karen N.
"Great quality, awesome price!" — Lindsey A.

Reviews

No HAZMAT fees!

"High quality with no debris. Granules are easier to manage than flake. Convenient reclosable plastic jars. Best of all. . . No Hazmat fees!"

— Natalie M. (5/5)

Great lye

"My go to lye! I love the bottles, they are easy to open and keeps moisture from getting inside."

— Katherine S. (5/5)

"Perfect!!!"

— Amber (5/5)

Great quality

"Great price. Works great. Always ships safely."

— Irene (5/5)

No complaints

"Worked perfectly in my cp soap."

— Emerald S. (5/5)

"Arrived very quickly. Im excited to use for my soaps"

— Aanika (5/5)

Love the size of containers!

"Absolutely LOVE the size of these containers. Keeps the Lye free of moisture until ready to use. Easy to measure out for each batch also. Did I mention how much we LOVE the size! Perfect:)"

— Brooke R. (5/5)

Love quantity

"I love that I can get a large quantity but that they’re in 2 pound containers making it easier for storage and use!"

— Valerie W. (5/5)

Lye, Sodium hydroxide

"Having ordered lye many times I appreciate receiving my order quickly and excellent quality always."

— Candace W. (5/5)

Not lying about the Lye!

"Of course lye is a number one staple in making soap and Nature's Garden is #1 for lye!"

— Lisa F. (5/5)

Q&A

Is this in a crystal or a flake?: This lye comes in microbead form.
Can this lye be used for making pretzels to eat?: This product is not to be used for food preparation or ingested.
How does the ground shipping work? I purchased and put a PO Box address.: Hello and thank you so much for contacting us. If you have a PO BOX address, only USPS shipping options will show. LYE cannot be shipped using this method. We only ship LYE via ground services. You will need to have a physical address when purchasing LYE. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you and have a great day! - Mary NG
Hello, What is the shelf life of your Sodium Hydroxide? Thanks!: Hello and thank you so much for reaching out to us. Shelf life for our Sodium Hydroxide is one year when properly stored in a cool dry area. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you and have a wonderful day! - Mary NG
is this "lye" sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide?: Hi! It is sodium hydroxide.

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