Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi Simon, I have been purchasing lye from Allied Chemical in Tulsa OK for several years, but I do pick it up there. I normally purchase a 50 lb bag, but have it repacked in 10 lb buckets for an additional fee. They line each bucket with a poly bag and tie it off. You may find that you have a chemical supplier in your area that will sell lye to you. Check the yellow pages under chemical suppliers and make a few calls. This is a common ingredient and normally sold in the industry as caustic soda. Hope this helps, Pam Ingle Cosmetic Formulator www.cosmeticformulator.com " The Ingredient Source for Cosmetic Crafters. " LYE > Where is the best place to buy lye? I need to get it in 50 pound bags if > possible. > > Thanks > Simon > CRESTON VALLEY MEATS > CRESTON, CALIFORNIA > 1- PLANT OR 1- CELL > www.crestonvalleymeats.com/store > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi Simon, I have been purchasing lye from Allied Chemical in Tulsa OK for several years, but I do pick it up there. I normally purchase a 50 lb bag, but have it repacked in 10 lb buckets for an additional fee. They line each bucket with a poly bag and tie it off. You may find that you have a chemical supplier in your area that will sell lye to you. Check the yellow pages under chemical suppliers and make a few calls. This is a common ingredient and normally sold in the industry as caustic soda. Hope this helps, Pam Ingle Cosmetic Formulator www.cosmeticformulator.com " The Ingredient Source for Cosmetic Crafters. " LYE > Where is the best place to buy lye? I need to get it in 50 pound bags if > possible. > > Thanks > Simon > CRESTON VALLEY MEATS > CRESTON, CALIFORNIA > 1- PLANT OR 1- CELL > www.crestonvalleymeats.com/store > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi Simon, I have been purchasing lye from Allied Chemical in Tulsa OK for several years, but I do pick it up there. I normally purchase a 50 lb bag, but have it repacked in 10 lb buckets for an additional fee. They line each bucket with a poly bag and tie it off. You may find that you have a chemical supplier in your area that will sell lye to you. Check the yellow pages under chemical suppliers and make a few calls. This is a common ingredient and normally sold in the industry as caustic soda. Hope this helps, Pam Ingle Cosmetic Formulator www.cosmeticformulator.com " The Ingredient Source for Cosmetic Crafters. " LYE > Where is the best place to buy lye? I need to get it in 50 pound bags if > possible. > > Thanks > Simon > CRESTON VALLEY MEATS > CRESTON, CALIFORNIA > 1- PLANT OR 1- CELL > www.crestonvalleymeats.com/store > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 >Where is the best place to buy lye? I need to get it in 50 pound bags if possible. Thanks Simon< Hi Simon, These are the people I get it from in Reno, this has a CA address. The price went up for me from $34 for 50lbs to $51 per 50, but it is still cheap. I do not know how far this is from you, but it gives you an idea where else to look. http://www.sierrachemicalcompany.com/ HTH, Latham www.SierraSnowSoaps.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I have an odd request, and if this is totally inappropriate, please excuse me. I have only been on this group for a few weeks, and have mostly just lurked until now. But the conversation regarding looking for lye intrigued me greatly because back in February I started a yahoo group to help soapers locate lye. It's not a discussion group, basically we're just using it as a database to help soapers who are having difficulties finding it since Red Devil pulled theirs from the shelves. Here's the link if anyone is having difficulties of their own finding it, and for anyone wanting to be sure I'm " legit " before sharing this information. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiarsAnonymous/ The group is moderated, it's not listed in Yahoo's Directory, and every member goes through an approval process that includes a questionnaire to ensure they are soapers. I've done everything I can to ensure this information gets to soapers only. And on to my request. I was able to add several more locations to this database thanks to the responses to Simon's original post. I'm hoping there are others on the list that will be willing to share with me (for this database) the locations they purchase their lye (or any others that they know of). If you'd prefer to send the information privately, that's fine. I'm looking for company name, state and city, a website if they have one, and at least some way of contacting them (address, phone number, email, anything you happen to have). If they provide both lye and potash, so much the better. Thank you for helping the soapers out there who are struggling to continue in this craft because of the difficulty we've recently had in finding lye. Thank you, Goodwin Body Language Soaps, LLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I have an odd request, and if this is totally inappropriate, please excuse me. I have only been on this group for a few weeks, and have mostly just lurked until now. But the conversation regarding looking for lye intrigued me greatly because back in February I started a yahoo group to help soapers locate lye. It's not a discussion group, basically we're just using it as a database to help soapers who are having difficulties finding it since Red Devil pulled theirs from the shelves. Here's the link if anyone is having difficulties of their own finding it, and for anyone wanting to be sure I'm " legit " before sharing this information. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiarsAnonymous/ The group is moderated, it's not listed in Yahoo's Directory, and every member goes through an approval process that includes a questionnaire to ensure they are soapers. I've done everything I can to ensure this information gets to soapers only. And on to my request. I was able to add several more locations to this database thanks to the responses to Simon's original post. I'm hoping there are others on the list that will be willing to share with me (for this database) the locations they purchase their lye (or any others that they know of). If you'd prefer to send the information privately, that's fine. I'm looking for company name, state and city, a website if they have one, and at least some way of contacting them (address, phone number, email, anything you happen to have). If they provide both lye and potash, so much the better. Thank you for helping the soapers out there who are struggling to continue in this craft because of the difficulty we've recently had in finding lye. Thank you, Goodwin Body Language Soaps, LLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Hi Simon, Caustic soda AKA sodium hydroxide is typically used to make bar soap. Potasium hydroxide is use to make liquid soaps. Both are commonly called lye. Sulfuric acid is sometimes used in water garden ponds or koi ponds to change the pH. You might try checking at a pond suppliers. Aquatic Eco-Systems, INC is a reputable online suppliers of many years. Do you mind if I ask what it is you are you making? Is this a homeland sequrity issue? <g> Pam Cosmetic Formulator www.cosmeticformulator.com " The Ingredient Source for Cosmetic Crafters. " LYE Thanks guys. I did find what I need at our local Farm Supply Store. Now, if I can only find sulfuric acid in a gallon size.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Hi, Have you tried this webite? www.snowdriftfram.com Sincerely, Goodwin wrote: I have an odd request, and if this is totally inappropriate, please excuse me. I have only been on this group for a few weeks, and have mostly just lurked until now. But the conversation regarding looking for lye intrigued me greatly because back in February I started a yahoo group to help soapers locate lye. It's not a discussion group, basically we're just using it as a database to help soapers who are having difficulties finding it since Red Devil pulled theirs from the shelves. Here's the link if anyone is having difficulties of their own finding it, and for anyone wanting to be sure I'm " legit " before sharing this information. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiarsAnonymous/ The group is moderated, it's not listed in Yahoo's Directory, and every member goes through an approval process that includes a questionnaire to ensure they are soapers. I've done everything I can to ensure this information gets to soapers only. And on to my request. I was able to add several more locations to this database thanks to the responses to Simon's original post. I'm hoping there are others on the list that will be willing to share with me (for this database) the locations they purchase their lye (or any others that they know of). If you'd prefer to send the information privately, that's fine. I'm looking for company name, state and city, a website if they have one, and at least some way of contacting them (address, phone number, email, anything you happen to have). If they provide both lye and potash, so much the better. Thank you for helping the soapers out there who are struggling to continue in this craft because of the difficulty we've recently had in finding lye. Thank you, Goodwin Body Language Soaps, LLC Post message: Cosmeticinfo Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 My best source is my local janitorial supply house. I live in a small community and they keep it on hand to clean grease traps for Mcs, Sonic, etc. Hope this helps. Whitaker www.windmillsoaps.com Beautifully Designed & Gentle LYE > Where is the best place to buy lye? I need to get it in 50 pound bags if possible. > > Thanks > Simon > CRESTON VALLEY MEATS > CRESTON, CALIFORNIA > 1- PLANT OR 1- CELL > www.crestonvalleymeats.com/store > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Can lye still be used if it became solid or semi solid from moisture in the air??? Thanks for your help. Simon CRESTON VALLEY MEATS CRESTON, CALIFORNIA 1- PLANT OR 1- CELL www.crestonvalleymeats.com/store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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