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Sodium Hydroxide Beads (Caustic Soda, Lye Beads)

Name: Sodium Hydroxide Beads (Caustic Soda, Lye Beads)
SKU: 17311
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (18 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings

$8.98 – $160.97

SKU: 17311 Categories: Personal Care, Soaping Lye, Waxes, Thickeners, and Emulsifiers

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)

Weight	34.6 oz
Dimensions	3.5 × 7 × 3.5 in
Select Quantity	2lb, 45lb Bucket

18 reviews for Sodium Hydroxide Beads (Caustic Soda, Lye Beads)

Rated 5 out of 5

Mary M Yurt (verified owner) – September 19, 2020

Happy with how fast it came
Rated 5 out of 5

Laurel Brocklesby (verified owner) – December 15, 2020

Great lye! I prefer the beads over the flakes! Thanks so much….. busy making soap and everything is turning out wonderful! Love it! üíï
Rated 5 out of 5

Lindsey Lopez (verified owner) – May 9, 2020

Great!
Rated 5 out of 5

Paty lajara (verified owner) – December 17, 2020

Thank you so much always is excellent quality
Rated 5 out of 5

Christine Gilmore (verified owner) – September 12, 2020

Love the beads, much easier in my opinion than the flakes
Rated 5 out of 5

Terri Allen (verified owner) – November 25, 2020

The lye is great and no static!
Rated 5 out of 5

Terri Allen (verified owner) – September 21, 2020

Love this sodium hydroxide! No static!
Rated 5 out of 5

LeAnn Lawrence (verified owner) – April 23, 2021

Will definitely buy again for my soaps
Rated 5 out of 5

Deborah Long (verified owner) – May 27, 2021

Great products, great service!
Rated 5 out of 5

Irma Osorio (verified owner) – December 3, 2020

I like that these dissolve easily.
Rated 5 out of 5

Teresa Holmes (verified owner) – December 10, 2021

Fast shipping with convenient sized bottles. They seem to dissolve fairly quickly. Great product for my soap making.
Rated 5 out of 5

CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) – July 26, 2020

I don’t buy this anywhere else
Rated 5 out of 5

CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) – April 30, 2020

Love this product! Thank you for making available
Rated 5 out of 5

CRYSTAL A HABERMAN (verified owner) – July 26, 2020

Can’t beat the price or quality anywhere
Rated 5 out of 5

SAADIQAH MORGAN (verified owner) – May 10, 2020

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!
Rated 5 out of 5

Tracey Patterson (verified owner) – June 3, 2023

This is second time ordered from here. This product is so easy to work with & really love working with the beads & shipped fast!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jessica Roncaglione (verified owner) – August 19, 2023

Best price I‚Äôve found! My soap always turns out! Love it.
Rated 5 out of 5

ROSA MYERS (verified owner) – May 11, 2022

Great price and no issues. Used for cold process soap.