I bought 50 lbs of lye for 72.00 , which included shipping. It come from California. But why did they need a semi fedex truck to bring it on a pallet. I think that was a little over the top. Anyway, I’m going to bag it into 4 lbs bags and place into a bucket.
50 lb lye!
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The neighbors are probably talking about you now. 
1. That is a great price!
2. The mode of transport is probably because of the amount and HazMat status.
Yes the price is awesome. Oh I see, I was a little worried.. Wondering... “What do they know that I don’t know about this product.”
Could you share the name of the company you bought it from? I live in CA and have been trying to find a local lye distributor.
It’s called RavagoChem Chemicals. Choose the North America option.
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May I please ask, how did you transfer it from the bag it came in to the smaller bags?
I also got one and some bottles to put it in but I'm so lost as how to transfer it. I have no help as I live alone.
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I would put a funnel into the neck of the smaller container, and use a scoop to transfer it from the bag to the funnel. Be sure to wear your PPE!
Agree! I would also set the smaller container in a larger bowl or bin to catch any lye that might happen to escape during the process.
Do you have any containers. With a wider mouth? May help also. I've been saving my 2 pound containers. Thinking I may some day. Get a 50lb drum.
AliOop said "I would put a funnel into the neck of the smaller container, and use a scoop to transfer it from the bag to the funnel. Be sure to wear your PPE!"
Do it outside, if possible.
Do it outside, if possible.
Where in CA. I always purchased my 50lb bags from Gallade in Santa Ana and did will-call from them. You do have to have a resale license and be able to show you have a business using Lye. You also have to check their vehicle transporting restrictions, because using an SUV will not work for pickup.
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You caught me on a good weekend. I just purchased a 50 lb bag of lye and did transfer it to a plastic bucket. Do what Kitti says. Put the bag of lye on a chair or bench so you transfers are down from up. Wear a mask and cover the floor with a layer of wax paper and old newspaper. When it's done, roll the empty bag of lye up inside the old newspaper/wax paper and dispose immediately. Be careful.
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Anyone buying 50 lb bags of supplies is near and dear to my heart! I wait patiently for free shipping deals.
I bought 10 lb bags of lye. I used plastic cereal containers. It works perfect for measuring and storage. I purchased the lye from The Boyer Corp.
