Sodium Hydroxide 1kg

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Lye is a crucial part of hot and cold process soap making. When combined with a fat and water, the magic of saponification occurs and soap is created. Using the correct type and amount of lye is critical to achieving a great soap..
To work out how much to use in our recipe use our free online Soap Calculator.

Sodium hydroxide or Caustic soda is used to convert fats and oils to soap. Sodium hydroxide is traditionally used to make harder soaps that dissolve less easily than those made using Potassium hydroxide. Despite both being called 'Lye' Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide are not interchangeable in soap recipes.

Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive dangerous good. This means it requires special handling by our shipper which can cause a delay in the delivery of your order.

Safety

Product Name: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

CAS No.: 1310-73-2

HS Approval # HSR001547

HSNO Classification: 6.1D (All), 6.1D (O), 6.1D (D), 8.1A, 8.2B, 8.3A, 9.1D (All), 9.1D (F), 9.1D (C), 9.3C

CORROSIVE iconTOXIC iconENVIRONMENTHAZARD icon-284
DANGER
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.                   

Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.    

Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates. May be corrosive to metals.

PREVENTION:

Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Read safety data sheet before use.

Keep only in original container. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Do not breathe dust. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling including eye protection and gloves Avoid release to the environment.

RESPONSE:

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

IF SWALLOWED:  Rinse mouth.  Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

IF ON SKIN (or hair):  Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.  Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

IF IN EYES:  Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.  Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.  Continue rinsing.

IF INHALED:  Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Call a POISON CENTRE 0800 POISON (0800-764-766) if you feel unwell.

STORAGE:

Store in a well-ventilated place.  Keep cool.

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Reviewed by Nina Duke H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Important ingredient

Post takes longer when you order it so I always make sure I order before I run out. Always works beautifully and the tub seals well.

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Reviewed by Nina Duke H.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Essential ingredient

For soap making obviously I use it everytime, the container is sturdy and seals well. Lye beads like to stick to it because of the static, so you need to be careful opening it. Works perfectly everytime. One 1kg container for me lasts about ten batches of soap depending on the recipe.

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Reviewed by Jessica G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Good quality

Comes well packaged and it has been brilliant to work with for making soap.

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