Sodium Hydroxide - Pure - Food Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye) (2 Pound Jar)

This lye worked well for my soap. It did take while for it to harden but that could’ve been due to certain oils I used. Great size and will last me a while. I recommend using safety equipment when working with any lye to avoid any irritation.

If you’re diving into cold-process soap, this is your magic ingredient. This NaOH is high-purity, lab-grade clean, and perfect for soap, biodiesel production, cleaning prep, or even food uses (like pretzels—yep, seriously). But let’s focus on soap: I’ve used this exact jar to make multiple 1–2 lb loaf batches of cold process, and it’s consistent, easy to measure, and behaves beautifully in solution.The 2 lb jar gives you plenty of product for a good run of batches, and the crystal form dissolves cleanly—no clumps, no weird off-gassing if you mix it properly. Just respect it: always add lye to water, never the other way around. And ventilate—your face will thank you.

This product has worked well for me. It always comes safely packaged. It's perfect for soap making. I have made soap with it for a while now, and have never had a failed batch. Safe and easy to measure and pour. Good value.

Great product! I use this for making soap. Fair price and always arrives in new condition. Works well in my soap products.

I use this one to make pretzels. It works real well and easy to use. This is a big bottle, I think it can last a long time.

Lye is notoriously caustic, but this particular batch need to have something added to it. Compared to previous batches of food grade lye, this product takes longer to heat up, doesn't get as hot, and doesn't foam as much. In fact, the fumes from using this to clean pots and pans smells rather sour. Maybe there is some sort of additive that retards the reaction with water. I was intending to use this for soap, but will probably consult a commercial supplier. It's still fine for cleaning and pretzel blanching, though.

This is the best lie I've ever gotten. It works best for cold-process soap; it doesn't smell bad. The bottle is very safe around children, but the child-resistant lid is a safety feature. The soap turned out beautifully and makes my skin so soft. The seal was perfect upon arrival. It's easy to use.

Perfect! Exactly what I needed for handmade soaps. I keep stored in an alright your to keep humidity issues at bay.