Sodium Hydroxide Beads, also known as Lye or Caustic Soda, is a white solid beads with the chemical formula of NaOH. These highly alkaline, caustic beads play a pivotal role in industrial processes, including soap making, paper production, and chemical manufacturing. With the ability to dissolve fats, oils, and organic materials, sodium hydroxide is used for pH adjustments, textiles, personal care products, pulp and paper manufacturing, in the production of soap and detergents, as well as in water treatment.
Sodium hydroxide beads are a strong base that reacts with acids to form salts and water. Given its potent nature, it is crucial to handle these beads with utmost care to avoid skin and eye irritation or burns. It is important to handle sodium hydroxide carefully as it can cause irritation, burns or damage to skin and eyes.
Key Features of Sodium Hydroxide Beads:
- High Purity: 99+% pure sodium hydroxide/caustic soda beads.
- Usage: Ideal for drain cleaning, soap making, food preparation (e.g., soft pretzel making, peeling fruits & vegetables), biodiesel production, and more.
- Effective Cleaning Agent: Efficiently cleans grease traps, exhaust hoods, and fryers by dissolving fats and oils.
- Safety Guidelines: Always add sodium hydroxide to water to avoid exothermic reactions; use chemically resistant containers and tools. Meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex
- Origin: Made in the USA
- Protective Measures: Wear gloves and ensure ventilation to avoid inhalation; avoid skin and eye contact.
- Emergency Procedures: In case of contact, flush the affected area with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary.
Common Uses of Caustic Soda Beads:
- Drain Cleaning (dissolves fats and oils into soaps, eats organic material)
- Soft Pretzel Making
- Soap Making
- Detergent creation
- Peeling of fruits & vegetables
- Cocoa Processing
- Biodiesel Production
- Cleaning grease from grease traps, exhaust hoods and fryers
- Olive Curing
- Paint Removal
- Aluminum Etching
- Relaxer to help straighten hair (users must be cautious of potential burns when using this method)
Mary M Yurt (verified owner) –
Happy with how fast it came
Laurel Brocklesby (verified owner) –
Great lye! I prefer the beads over the flakes! Thanks so much….. busy making soap and everything is turning out wonderful! Love it! üĂĂŻ
Lindsey Lopez (verified owner) –
Great!
Paty lajara (verified owner) –
Thank you so much always is excellent quality
Christine Gilmore (verified owner) –
Love the beads, much easier in my opinion than the flakes
Terri Allen (verified owner) –
The lye is great and no static!
Terri Allen (verified owner) –
Love this sodium hydroxide! No static!
LeAnn Lawrence (verified owner) –
Will definitely buy again for my soaps
Deborah Long (verified owner) –
Great products, great service!
Irma Osorio (verified owner) –
I like that these dissolve easily.
Teresa Holmes (verified owner) –
Fast shipping with convenient sized bottles. They seem to dissolve fairly quickly. Great product for my soap making.
CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) –
I don’t buy this anywhere else
CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) –
Love this product! Thank you for making available
CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) –
Can’t beat the price or quality anywhere
SAADIQAH MORGAN (verified owner) –
I’m scared to death but know this will pass…haven’t used yet but I’m gonna make my FIRST CP SOAP!!! Kandis prices r the ABSO)LUTE LOWEST..AFFORDABLE & BEST QUALITIES FOR EVERYTHING I’VE USED SO FAR!
Tracey Patterson (verified owner) –
This is second time ordered from here. This product is so easy to work with & really love working with the beads & shipped fast!
Jessica Roncaglione (verified owner) –
Best price I’ve found! My soap always turns out! Love it.
ROSA MYERS (verified owner) –
Great price and no issues. Used for cold process soap.