A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc.
Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, or a concentrated aqueous solution of either compound.
Lye is combined with animal fats to make bars of soap, which may corrode and dry out the skin.
Caustic acid. Can cause severe burns and blindness. Uses: Drain opener, oven cleaner, detergents.
Noun — "Lye" is a term that's used to mean a lot of things, but they're all caustic. Usually it refers to the chemical sodium hydroxide, but it can also mean a solution of sodium hydroxide dissolved in water. Sometimes it's used to refer to potassium hydroxide, which is also known as potash.
Sodium hydroxide. Strong alkali used with vat dyes such as Indigo. Wear protective clothing when mixing Lye and have good ventilation. Always add Lye to cold water !! It is considered corrosive by UPS and has an additional shipping charge.
A common term for sodium hydroxide, the alkali used to make soap. Also known as caustic soda.
aka caustic soda or sodium hydroxide; a the key element to producing soap because it forms the base or caustic alkali that reacts with fats and oils to produce soap; ALWAYS HANDLE WITH CARE
Also known as caustic soda, soda lye, sodium hydrate, sodium hydroxide and white caustic. Caustic solubilise free fatty acids in oils and fats and also react with acidic pigments in oil that has an impact on the dark color of oil. Caustic convert free fatty acids into water soluble soaps and this semisolid organic substance can be centrifuged from oil together with coloring substances. Lye is used in neutralizing oils and in soap production.
A strone alkaline solution used for washing, cleaning and making soap.
Markedly corrosive to all bodily tissues. Causes burns and frequently deep ulceration with ultimate scarring. Mist, vapor, and dust cause small burns. Eye contact can cause severe damage to delicate tissue.
The common term for a caustic alkali used to make soap. The term is fairly general, and can refer to either potassium hydroxide (also known as potash) or to sodium hydroxide (also known as caustic soda). Used in Chandler's Soaps products.
Alkalized water made from vegetable ashes used for washing.