elixir71 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 went to home depot yesterday-bought some crystal lye (zep)the only ingredient listed was NaOH. I was suspicious but impulsively bought it anyway. My suspicions grew when I opened the can and the crystals were blue. In a soap making fervor I gave it a shot...I dont recommend doing this. A violent reaction ensued, causing me to look up the MSDS on the net. Needless to say, it contained aluminum and other unsavory for soap ingredients. I did find one @ the local ace hardwhere store that does claim to be 100% lye but for now, methinks I will just wait for my online lye order to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Glad you're OK. I so miss being able to p/u lye in my supermarket. Damn those Red Devil peeps for quitting on us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 If anyone decides to take over where Red Devil left off they are going to be very popular.Hey, glad your OK as well. You can try some local chemical companys to see if they have lye and will sell to you, some are picky and won't, we had to go through about 4 companys before one said yes, they are afraid of the liability, understandablyElle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewells Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 So far there is still red devil on the shelf at the local grocery store. Not a whole lot but there is some. They are selling them for 2/$5.00. Then I guess if I want more it is off to Lowe's or order off the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Glad you're OK. I so miss being able to p/u lye in my supermarket. Damn those Red Devil peeps for quitting on us!no, no! damn those meth makers that screwed it up for all of us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnhorsemom Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I just read a post on the Dish that said BCN is soon to be selling lye. I think they said it will be in 2# packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Brambleberry sells lye now also..I purchase mine from a chemical supply store. The only "problem" is that they have a # minimum.... 300# to be exact but I never run out of lye! HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Brambleberry sells lye now also..I purchase mine from a chemical supply store. The only "problem" is that they have a # minimum.... 300# to be exact but I never run out of lye! HTH.300 lbs!!!!!!! wow! I thought I was never gonna run out with 55 lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Hey midwesterners!www.ulrichchem.comHas lye and it is cheapola!! You will wonder why you ever bought those little cans! Also, get yourself a nice air tight container and store it if you don't need that much - you'll use it eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCFantasy23 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Sarah's Spa Creations is also good for smaller quantities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Sarah's Spa Creations quit selling lye a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieE Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I asked the same question on this board last week and peeps were gracious in sharing that it can be found at Lowes. They have 2 lb. containers in the plumbing dept. Brand name is Roebic. Yellow and red containers. $ 7.66 ea. It was a lot quicker and maybe ? cheaper than ordering and paying shipping if you have one around close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hey midwesterners!www.ulrichchem.comHas lye and it is cheapola!! You will wonder why you ever bought those little cans! Also, get yourself a nice air tight container and store it if you don't need that much - you'll use it eventually! hey I looked on thier list and didn't see sodium hyrdroxide..do you have to call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yes you have to call and talk to a representative for your area. Sorry I just saw this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Another source is Boyer Corporation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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