Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda/Lye) – 1KG

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) – 1KG – Soap Saponifying Agent – Soap Making Grade

Description

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as Caustic Soda or Lye, is an essential alkali used in cold process (CP) and hot process (HP) soap making. It reacts with oils and butters through the saponification process to produce solid, long-lasting soap bars.

Our high-purity soap-making grade Sodium Hydroxide ensures accurate oil conversion, helping formulators achieve firm texture, proper hardness, and stable cleansing performance in handcrafted and commercial soap production.

Key Functions

• Saponification agent

• Alkali for oil conversion

• Soap structure formation support

• Hardness development

Technical Data

• Chemical Name: Sodium Hydroxide
• Common Name: Caustic Soda / Lye
• Chemical Formula: NaOH
• Appearance: White flakes
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water (exothermic reaction – releases heat)
• Grade: Soap Making Grade
• Purity: High purity
• Function: Saponifying agent
• Shelf Life: Long shelf life when stored in airtight container

Recommended Usage

• Use strictly according to a soap lye calculator
• Exact quantity depends on:
  • Oil blend
  • Superfat percentage
  • Desired hardness
• Always dissolve lye in water first before mixing with oils
• Suitable for:
  • Cold Process Soap
  • Hot Process Soap

Key Features

• Essential for soap saponification
• Produces firm, stable soap bars
• Ensures complete oil conversion
• Reliable performance in CP & HP methods
• Suitable for handmade & commercial soap making

Common Applications

• Cold process soap bars
• Hot process soap
• Herbal & specialty soaps
• Laundry soap bars
• Artisan handcrafted soaps

Safety & Precautions

⚠ Highly Corrosive – Handle with Extreme Care

• For soap making use only
• Always add lye to water (never water to lye)
• Wear gloves, protective eyewear, and mask
• Avoid inhaling fumes from lye solution
• Keep away from children and pets
• Store in airtight container away from moisture
• Ingestion can cause severe injury or death