Lye?

[Milk Machine]

I usually get my sodium hydroxide at a great price ($2.94/lb) from Bulk Apothecary. They are out of stock. I looked at WSP & they are out as well. BB has it but for like $7/lb. Does anybody know of a good place to get lye these days? I want around 8lbs

 

[Zany_in_CO]

"Where to buy Lye" has been discussed many times. Use the Search feature in the upper right corner of this page for best results.

If you're in a pinch, Instant Power Crystal Lye Drain Opener at your local Walmart.

 

[Carly B]

You can get a 10 pound jug of lye at Amazon for $44

 

[Zany_in_CO]

You can get a 10 pound jug of lye at Amazon for $44

Link please?

 

[lsg]

Unless you use a lot of sodium hydroxide, I wouldn't buy 10 pounds at a time. Lye can draw moisture and go bad.

 

[AliOop]

Esssential Depot usually has good prices with free shipping if you are a Prime member and order through Amazon.

 

[TheGecko]

I get my Sodium Hydroxide from Shay and Company...8lbs for $22.50. I don't know what their shipping is since they are local to me. Just make sure you tighten the lid on the container and keep it in a cool and dry space and it keeps well.

 

[debbism]

I'm in Los Angeles....Del Amo chemical is where I buy my lye from - 50lb bag for about $90. I transfer it to gallon jugs i got from oline & pop in silica packs to combat any moisture. No issues with it. Saves a lot of money

 

[Carly B]

Link please?

https://www.amazon.com/Sodium-Hydroxide-Caustic-Beads-10lbs/dp/B07FXZZ3BR/ref=sr_1_9

 

[cmzaha]

I'm in Los Angeles....Del Amo chemical is where I buy my lye from - 50lb bag for about $90. I transfer it to gallon jugs i got from oline & pop in silica packs to combat any moisture. No issues with it. Saves a lot of money

Those 50lb bags used to be $55 from the Gallade Chem Co I purchased from in Santa Ana. Prices have just soared.

 

[debbism]

Those 50lb bags used to be $55 from the Gallade Chem Co I purchased from in Santa Ana. Prices have just soared.

Yup...I was shocked when i called for a bag a few months ago and heard the price...Del Amo had it for 55 bucks as well. But such is the supply chain since covid. It beats ordering online though for 3 or 4 bucks per pound

 

[cmzaha]

Yup...I was shocked when i called for a bag a few months ago and heard the price...Del Amo had it for 55 bucks as well. But such is the supply chain since covid. It beats ordering online though for 3 or 4 bucks per pound

I do agree about ordering it online, I am shocked by all the prices. I used to just keep mine in 5-gallon buckets with no issues, but it was not long-term storage. I am sure Gallade is up in the same price range.